As a last-resort antimicrobial agent to treat serious infections, the emergence and spread of tigecycline resistance in
Enterobacteriaceae
and
Acinetobacter
have raised global concerns. Multiple mechanisms mediate tigecycline resistance in
Enterobacteriaceae
, such as the monooxygenase Tet(X), mutations in Tet proteins, and overexpression of efflux pumps.
Colistin is a last-resort antibiotic for severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative pathogens. Colistin resistance genes
mcr
, particularly
mcr-1
, have been found in
Enterobacteriaceae
around the world, mainly in
Escherichia coli
and
Salmonella
.
Salmonella enterica
is a major foodborne pathogen, with MDR
Salmonella
being considered a “Serious Threat Level pathogen” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Salmonella
spp. are important foodborne pathogens, and multidrug-resistant (MDR)
Salmonella
strains have become a serious threat to clinical therapy. MDR
S
.
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