Heat resistance in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli may favor environmental survival in a hospital setting.
Res Microbiol
; 167(5): 345-9, 2016 Jun.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26946311
ABSTRACT
Nosocomial infections caused by extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli are a major concern worldwide. There is an urgent need to identify bacterial factors promoting survival and persistence of these organisms in the nosocomial environment. Here, we describe the presence of a gene cluster, containing the Clp ATPase ClpK, within a collection of Danish ESBL-producing E. coli isolates. The cluster conferred thermoprotection upon the isolates, and thus might facilitate survival on medical devices exposed to semi-high temperatures in a hospital setting.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Beta-Lactamases
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Cross Infection
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Environmental Microbiology
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Escherichia coli
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Microbial Viability
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Res Microbiol
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Denmark