Genome sequence of the multiantibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecium strain C68 and insights on the pLRM23 colonization plasmid Articles uri icon

publication date

  • June 2016

start page

  • e01719-15

issue

  • 3

volume

  • 4

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 2169-8287

abstract

  • Enterococcus faecium infections are a rising concern in hospital settings. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci colonize the gastrointestinal tract and replace nonresistant strains, complicating the treatment of debilitated patients. Here, we present a polished genome of the multiantibiotic-resistant strain C68, which was obtained as a clinical isolate and is a useful experimental strain.

subjects

  • Biology and Biomedicine
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy