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Genomic attributes of extended-spectrum -lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from patients in Lebanon
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http://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/abs/10.2217/fmb-2017-0171?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub=pubmedNo data is associated with this publication.
Abstract
Aim
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing (ESBL) Escherichia coli are a public threat worldwide. This study aimed at analyzing the genomic and functional attributes of nine ESBLs taken from rectal swabs.Materials & methods
Samples were isolated from patients admitted for gastrointestinal and urological procedures at the University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital (UMCRH) in Lebanon. Illumina paired-end libraries were prepared and sequenced.Results
The isolates were distributed into five lineages: ST131, ST648, ST405, ST73 and ST38, and harbored bla OXA-1, bla TEM-1B, bla TEM-1C and aac(6')Ib-cr. ST131 isolates were carriers of stx2 converting I phage.Conclusion
This is the first comprehensive genomic analysis performed on ESBLs in Lebanon.Many UC-authored scholarly publications are freely available on this site because of the UC's open access policies. Let us know how this access is important for you.