Open AccessComplete Genome Sequence of a Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolate with Chromosomally Encoded Carbapenem Resistance and Colibactin Synthesis Loci
Author(s) -
Sean Conlan,
Clayton Deming,
YuChih Tsai,
Anna F. Lau,
John P. Dekker,
Jonas Korlach,
Julia A. Segre
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.01332-14
Subject(s) - klebsiella pneumoniae , biology , whole genome sequencing , locus (genetics) , gene , microbiology and biotechnology , pathogen , genome , multiple drug resistance , genetics , opportunistic pathogen , virology , drug resistance , escherichia coli , virulence
Klebsiella pneumoniae is an important nosocomial pathogen, and multidrug-resistant strains have become a worldwide concern. Here, we report the complete genome of a K. pneumoniae isolate with chromosomally integrated blaKPC genes and a colibactin synthesis locus.