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Antimicrobial Resistance Reservoir in Klebsiella oxytoca

The discovery of a self-transmissible mega plasmid in extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella oxytoca poses a significant challenge. This plasmid carries multiple antimicrobial resistance genes, acting as a reservoir for resistance. The spread of such resistance genes threatens public health by reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics. This situation highlights an urgent need for strategies to combat and mitigate the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance.

Science, Biology, Microbiology