Genomic characterization of 16S rRNA methyltransferase-producing Escherichia coli isolates from the Parisian area, France

Abstract

ArmA and RmtB are the predominant 16S-RMTases in France, but their spread follows two different patterns: (i) dissemination of a conserved genetic support carrying armA in E. coli with high levels of genomic diversity; and (ii) various genetic environments surrounding rmtB in clonally related E. coli.