An unequivocal superbug: PDR Klebsiella pneumoniae with an arsenal of resistance and virulence factor genes

毫无疑问的超级细菌:具有大量耐药性和毒力因子基因的 PDR 肺炎克雷伯菌

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作者:Ahmad Sleiman, Bassel Awada, Michele Mocadie, Nour Sherri, Louis-Patrick Haraoui, Vincent Baby, George F Araj, Souha S Kanj, Nesrine Rizk, Ghassan M Matar, Antoine G Abou Fayad

Conclusion

The co-existence of a high number of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) genes and virulence factor genes may lead to a life threatening invasive and untreatable infection.

Results

This is the first report about a K. pneumoniae isolate harboring 47 antimicrobial resistance genes and having type IV pilli (Yersinia) and the fimbrial adherence determinant Stb (Salmonella) as virulence factors. Further analysis on both isolates are discussed within the article.

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