Complete sequencing of an IncX3 plasmid carrying blaNDM-5 allele reveals an early stage in the dissemination of the blaNDM gene.

Krishnaraju, M; Kamatchi, C; K Jha, A; Devasena, N; Vennila, R; Sumathi, G; Vaidyanathan, R

doi:10.4103/0255-0857.148373

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Complete sequencing of an IncX3 plasmid carrying blaNDM-5 allele reveals an early stage in the dissemination of the blaNDM gene.

Published in Indian journal of medical microbiology • Jun 10, 2026

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M Krishnaraju

C Kamatchi

A K Jha

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to perform molecular characterisation of the blaNDM plasmids and to understand the mechanism of its spread among pathogenic bacteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy-six non-repetitive carbapenem-resistant isolates which were collected during Nov 2011 to Apri...

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