title: Genome Sequence of the Multiantibiotic-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Strain C68 and Insights on the pLRM23 Colonization Plasmid.
abstract: Enterococcus faecium infections are a rising concern in hospital settings. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci colonize the gastrointestinal tract and replace nonresistant strains, complicating the treatment of debilitated patients. Here, we present a polished genome of the multiantibiotic-resistant strain C68, which was obtained as a clinical isolate and is a useful experimental strain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA monica.garciasolache@cantab.net.
authors.forename: Mónica
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0696-7653
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: García-Solache
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
authors.forename: Louis B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Rice