Comparative Genomic Study of blaKPC-2-Carrying Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in the UAE
The primary goal of the study was to conduct comprehensive whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of three multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae strains producing KPC (Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase), each belonging to distinct sequence types (STs). A secondary objective was to perform a comparative genomic analysis, contrasting these isolates with previously reported KPC-producing K. pneumoniae strains identified in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).