Presence and type of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes in fish-associated Aeromonas spp

What is it about?

Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance is driving the development of fluoroquinolone resistance. Fish-associated Aeromonas spp. were examined for the presence and type of qnr genes that they possess. These aquatic bacteria could facilitate transfer of these genes to other aquatic and human-associated bacteria by horizontal gene transfer.

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Why is it important?

Plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes are driving the fluoroquinolone resistance problem in bacteria. Understanding the movement of these genes between bacteria is important in trying to find ways to limit the horizontal transfer of these genes.