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  • The aac(6')-Ib-cr and bla KPC antibiotic resistance genes are spreading in Enterobacteriaceae, including Providencia stuartii, in some places around the world.
  • Researchers tested 28 P. stuartii samples from a public hospital in Recife, Brazil, using PCR and sequencing to find these genes.
  • The study found the aac(6')-Ib-cr gene in 16 isolates and the bla KPC gene in 14, highlighting that P. stuartii's resistance is growing, which complicates treatment options.

Article Abstract

Introduction: The aac(6')-Ib-cr and bla KPC genes are spreading among Enterobacteriaceae species, including Providencia stuartii, in some countries of world.

Methods: These genes were investigated in 28 P. stuartii isolates from a public hospital in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, by PCR and sequencing.

Results: The aac(6')-Ib-cr gene was detected in 16 resistant isolates, and the bla KPC gene was seen in 14.

Conclusions: The presence of these genes in P. stuartii multi- and extensively drug-resistant isolates indicates that the resistance arsenal of this species is increasing, thus limiting the therapeutic options.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7670762PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0524-2019DOI Listing

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