Shigellosis is the major global cause of dysentery. Shigella sonnei, which has historically
been more commonly isolated in developed countries, is undergoing an unprecedented …

Integrons are versatile gene acquisition systems that allow efficient capturing of exogenous
genes and ensure their expression. Various classes of integrons possessing a wide variety …

Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are foodborne pathogens that can cause
severe diseases, including bloody diarrhoea and kidney failure, in humans, while remaining …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157: H7 is an important food-borne
pathogen that has been implicated in numerous disease outbreaks worldwide. Little is …

Background Klebsiella pneumoniae strains carrying class 1 integrons are becoming more
common worldwide, and their role in the dissemination of drug resistance is significant. The …

Integrons are genetic units characterized by the ability to capture and incorporate gene
cassettes, thus can contribute to the emergence and transfer of antibiotic resistance. The …

Abstract β-lactamase mediated resistance in Escherichia coli is a significant problem that
requires immediate attention. Herein, we aim to characterize and understand the dynamics …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolates (N= 38) that were incriminated in
human disease from 2006 to 2013 in South Africa were characterized by serotype, virulence …

Integrons are gene capture and expression systems that are characterized by the presence
of an integrase gene. This encodes an integrase, a recombined site, and a promoter. They …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cause hemorrhagic colitis (HC) and
hemolytic-uremic syndrome in humans (HUS). Cattle are the main reservoir of STEC and …