Emergence of plasmid-borne erm(55)-associated macrolide resistance in Mycobacterium chelonae and other rapidly-growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria in Europe
Camille Allam, Yassine Charmat, Salim Agsous, Zeina Awad, Théo Fouchet, Lilou Goncalves, Nour Ben Salem, Corentin Poignon, Faïza Mougari, Nicolas Véziris, Emmanuelle Cambau
The paper identifies plasmid-borne erm(55) macrolide resistance in M. chelonae and other RGM in Europe, showing inducible resistance and genetic similarity to known plasmids.
bioRxiv · Jul 9, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology