Molecular characterization of an Escherichia coli clinical isolate that produces both metallo-β-lactamase VIM-2 and extended-spectrum β-lactamase GES-7: identification of the In8 integron carrying the bla_VIM-2 gene

摘要

Objectives: We have previously reported the isolation of a VIM-2-producing Escherichia coli clinical isolate and the coexistence of bla_VIM-2 and bla_GES-7 in the same isolate. The aim of this study was to elucidate the genetic environment of these genes.