Characterization of an IncA/C multidrug resistance plasmid in Vibrio alginolyticus

  • Lianwei Ye
  • , Ruichao Li
  • , Dachuan Lin
  • , Yuanjie Zhou
  • , Aisi Fu
  • , Qiong Ding
  • , Edward Wai Chi Chan
  • , Wen Yao
  • , Sheng Chen

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Abstract

Cephalosporin-resistant Vibrio alginolyticus was first isolated from food products, with β-lactamases encoded by blaPER-1, blaVEB-1, and blaCMY-2being the major mechanisms mediating their cephalosporin resistance. The complete sequence of a multidrug resistance plasmid, pVAS3-1, harboring the blaCMY-2and qnrVC4 genes was decoded in this study. Its backbone exhibited genetic homology to known IncA/C plasmids recoverable from members of the family Enterobacteriaceae, suggesting its possible origin in Enterobacteriaceae.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3232-3235
Number of pages4
JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Volume60
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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