| Literature DB >> 30220493 |
Mathilde Lescat1, Laurent Poirel2, Patrice Nordmann3.
Abstract
A rapid (total time <2 h) and reliable multiplex polymerase chain reaction for screening of mcr-1 to mcr-5 genes conferring resistance to colistin has been developed. This technique has been tested on a collection of isolates previously identified as bearing mcr-1, mcr-2, and mcr-like genes and had a sensitivity and a specificity of 100%. Using this method, we were also able to identify a single isolate possessing both mcr-1 and mcr-5 genes.Keywords: Multiplex PCR; Polymyxin resistance6; mcr genes
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30220493 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2018.04.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0732-8893 Impact factor: 2.803