Genomic characterization and epidemiological insights into a blaNDM-1-harboring Citrobacter portucalensis strain isolated from hospital wastewater in China

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• The research aims to characterize a blaNDM-1-harboring strain of C. portucalensis and assess its global epidemiology.
• Isolation of C. portucalensis strain from hospital wastewater
• Genomic characterization of the isolated strain
• Analysis of global prevalence of blaNDM-1 positive strains
• Assessment of potential for environmental dissemination
• The isolated strain carries the blaNDM-1 gene, associated with antimicrobial resistance.
• Global analysis shows a concerning prevalence of blaNDM-1 in C. portucalensis.
• The findings emphasize the environmental risks and need for coordinated containment measures.