Abstract
We report a case of meningitis in a neonate in China, which was caused by a novel multidrug-resistant Cronobacter sakazakii strain, sequence type 256, capsular profile K1:CA1. We identified genetic factors associated with bacterial pathogenicity and antimicrobial drug resistance in the genome and plasmids. Enhanced surveillance of this organism is warranted.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Cronobacter sakazakii / genetics*
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Cronobacter sakazakii / pathogenicity
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Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / genetics*
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / diagnosis
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / epidemiology
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
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Genome, Bacterial / genetics*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Meningitis / diagnosis*
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Meningitis / epidemiology
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Meningitis / microbiology
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Plasmids / genetics