KPC-3-Producing Serratia marcescens Outbreak between Acute and Long-Term Care Facilities, Florida, USA.

ABSTRACT: We describe an outbreak caused by Serratia marcescens carrying bla_KPC-3 that was sourced to a long-term care facility in Florida, USA. Whole-genome sequencing and plasmid profiling showed involvement of 3 clonal lineages of S. marcescens and 2 bla_KPC-3-carrying plasmids. Determining the resistance mechanism is critical for timely implementation of infection control measures.

SUBMITTER: Jimenez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7588513 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature