Complete Nucleotide Sequence of a Citrobacter freundii Plasmid Carrying KPC-2 in a Unique Genetic Environment.

ABSTRACT: The complete and annotated nucleotide sequence of a 54,036-bp plasmid harboring a blaKPC-2 gene that is clonally present in Citrobacter isolates from different species is presented. The plasmid belongs to incompatibility group N (IncN) and harbors the class A carbapenemase KPC-2 in a unique genetic environment.

SUBMITTER: Yao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4241661 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature