Prophage genomics of carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from animal-derived food sources
A study of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in animal-derived food in Egypt reveals the role of prophages in spreading antimicrobial resistance. Researchers identified diverse prophage elements that contribute to the pathogen's virulence and evolutionary fitness.
Why it matters
Understanding how food-borne pathogens acquire resistance is critical for global food safety and managing the public health crisis of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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