Coexistence of two novel resistance plasmids, blaKPC-2-carrying p14057A and tetA(A) -carrying p14057B, in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Coexistence of two novel resistance plasmids, bla<sub>KPC-2</sub>-carrying p14057A and tetA(A) -carrying p14057B, in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Shi Lining L Liang Quanhui Q Feng Jiao J Zhan Zhe Z Zhao Yachao Y Yang Wenhui W Yang Huiying H Chen Yong Y Huang Mei M Tong Yigang Y Li Xiaojun X Yin Zhe Z Wang Jinglin J Zhou Dongsheng D
Virulence 20171004 1
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