Integral genomic description of bla-harbouring plasmids recovered from Enterobacterales in Argentina.

Objective: To characterise four bla-harbouring plasmids recovered in Enterobacterales isolated in Argentina.

Methods: DNA was sequenced by Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, assembled using Unicycler, analysed using PlasmidFinder, MOB-Typer, IslandViewer4, and Resfinder, and visualised by Proksee and Clinker. bla-harbouring plasmids were compared with similar deposited plasmids using PLSDB.

Genomic characterization of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 revealed multiple introductions in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Objectives: To describe at genomic level nine carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae ST307 (Kp-ST307) clinical isolates recovered in Buenos Aires during 2017 to 2021, investigating their resistome, virulome, and phylogeny.

Methods: Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Intitute (CLSI). Genomic DNA was sequenced by Illumina MiSeq and analysed using SPAdes, PROKKA, and Kleborate.

Comparison of two MALDI-TOF MS systems for the identification of clinically relevant anaerobic bacteria in Argentina.

The aim of this study was to compare the performance of two MALDI-TOF MS systems in the identification of clinically relevant strict anaerobic bacteria. The 16S rRNA gene sequencing was the gold standard method when discrepancies or inconsistencies were observed between platforms. A total of 333 isolates were recovered from clinical samples of different centers in Buenos Aires City between 2016 and 2021.

Genomic characterization of bla-harbouring plasmids recovered from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Objectives: To the best of our knowledge, no genomic descriptions of bla-harbouring plasmids are available in literature so far. The aim of this study was to describe the genomic features of three bla-harbouring plasmids recovered from Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in Argentina in different periods.

Methods: bla-harbouring plasmids from three clinical P.

Promoting Science Literacy and Awareness across the Globe: the Role of Scientists as Science Ambassadors.

Science literacy has many personal and societal benefits that allows for better informed decision-making. Although the importance of science literacy is recognized globally, there are many challenges associated with its promotion. Scientists are more frequently engaging with nonscientific audiences through public outreach activities and with increasing support from institutions and professional societies.