Publications by authors named "Emilie Beattie"
Article Synopsis
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is intensifying, particularly in Gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae, with plasmids playing a key role in gene transfer, notably through biofilm formation.
- This study focused on the transfer of a multi-drug resistance plasmid from a clinical isolate within both planktonic and biofilm populations, finding that transfer rates were significantly higher in biofilms.
- The results indicate that biofilm growth enhances plasmid transfer without compromising bacterial fitness, showcasing the crucial role of biofilms in the spread of AMR in hospital environments.
