Dissemination of IncI plasmid encoding blaCTX-M-1 is not hampered by its fitness cost in the pig's gut.
M. Allain, A.-C. Maherault, B. Gachet, C. Martinez, B. Condamine, M. Magnan, I. Kempf, E. Denamur, L. Landraud
The study shows that an IncI plasmid encoding blaCTX-M-1 does not significantly reduce bacterial fitness in the pig gut, allowing its dissemination despite a minor growth rate difference.
bioRxiv · Feb 3, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology