First Indian report of IncX3 plasmid carrying in from bloodstream infection: potential for rapid dissemination.

with is only infrequently observed. Self-transmissible plasmids carrying the gene increase the dissemination of carbapenem resistance in developing countries. This study investigates the whole genome sequence of a -positive . The isolate was an extended-spectrum β-lactamase producer by combined disc diffusion test and carbapenemase producer by CarbaNP method. Sequencing results revealed the isolate as ST-167 with IncX3 plasmid carrying in addition to and genes. The identification of IncX3- combination is the first report in India where is known to cause higher resistance to carbapenems compared to its variants.