| Literature DB >> 29941641 |
Eva Hong1, Ala-Eddine Deghmane1, Muhamed-Kheir Taha2.
Abstract
We report the detection in France of a beta-lactamase-producing invasive meningococcal isolate. Whole-genome sequencing of the isolate revealed a ROB-1-type beta-lactamase gene that is frequently encountered in Haemophilus influenzae, suggesting horizontal transfer between isolates of these bacterial species. Beta-lactamases are exceptional in meningococci, with no reports for more than 2 decades. This report is worrying, as the expansion of such isolates may jeopardize the effective treatment against invasive meningococcal disease.Entities:
Keywords: Neisseria meningitidis; beta-lactamases
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29941641 PMCID: PMC6125549 DOI: 10.1128/AAC.00831-18
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother ISSN: 0066-4804 Impact factor: 5.191