Genomic surveillance of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella in Wales reveals persistent spread of K. pneumoniae ST307 and adaptive evolution of pOXA-48-like plasmids
S. David, M. Mentasti, K. Sands, E. Portal, L. Graham, J. Watkins, C. Williams, B. Healy, O. B. Spiller, D. Aanensen, M. Wootton, L. S. Jones
This study analyzes Klebsiella isolates from Wales to track the spread of resistant strains and plasmids, identifying ST307 and pOXA-48-like plasmids as key drivers of carbapenem resistance.
bioRxiv · May 25, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology