Draft genome sequence of a Kluyvera intermedia isolate from a patient with a pancreatic abscess

Roland Thele , Heidi Gumpert, Louise B Christensen, Peder Worning, Kristian Schønning, Henrik Westh, Thomas Arn Hansen

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Abstract

The genus Kluyvera comprises potential pathogens that can cause many infections. This study reports a Kluyvera intermedia strain (FOSA7093) from a pancreatic cyst specimen from a long-term hospitalised patient. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of the K. intermedia isolate was performed and the strain was reported as sensitive to Danish-registered antibiotics although it had a fosA-like gene in the genome. There were nine contigs that aligned to a plasmid, and these contigs contained several heavy metal resistance gene homologues. Furthermore, a prophage was discovered in the genome. WGS represents an efficient tool for monitoring Kluyvera spp. and its role as a reservoir of multidrug resistance. Therefore, this susceptible K. intermedia genome has many characteristics that allow comparison of resistant K. intermedia that might be discovered in the future.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Volume10
Pages (from-to)1-2
ISSN2213-7165
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2017

Keywords

  • Journal Article

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