What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the spread of VIM-1-producing Enterobacter species across Switzerland and their plasmid transmission.

May 7, 2026Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy0 citationsOpen Access

Investigation of VIM-1-producing Enterobacter spp. across Switzerland: clonal dissemination and plasmid transmission

HSHelena M. B. Seth-SmithSIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics MGMariella GreutmannUniversity of Zurich JFJacqueline FindlayUniversity of Fribourg

Key Points

To investigate the spread of VIM-1-producing Enterobacter species across Switzerland and their plasmid transmission.
Conducted genomic surveillance of Enterobacter spp. in Switzerland
Analyzed clonal dissemination patterns of VIM-1 producers
Evaluated the role of IncHI2 plasmids in transmission
Identified widespread clonal dissemination of VIM-1-producing Enterobacter
Highlighted the significance of IncHI2 plasmids in the outbreak
Emphasized the need for enhanced genomic surveillance for better outbreak response

Abstract

Enterobacterales in Switzerland, mediated by IncHI2 plasmids. These findings highlight the need for plasmid-focused genomic surveillance to complement clonal typing in CPE outbreak investigations.

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