Publications by authors named "Rachele Migliorelli"
Microorganisms
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Colistin is a critical last-resort antibiotic for treating infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria, but resistance to colistin is emerging and is a major clinical concern.
- - A study conducted in Southern Italy from 2018-2020 tested 570 retail meat samples, finding 147 (about 26%) contained colistin-resistant bacteria, with a prevalence of 2% showing non-wild-type characteristics.
- - Whole-genome sequencing revealed diverse strains (three multi-locus sequence types) and indicated that the resistance genes were carried on IncX4 plasmids, emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in food sources.
