First report of blaOXA-181-mediated carbapenem resistance in Aeromonas caviae in association with pKP3-A: Threat for rapid dissemination

Presence of such resistance genes in plasmids further adds complexity for control of spread of carbapenem resistance. This study reveals the emergence of carbapenem resistance among Aeromonas spp. and the importance of mobile genetic elements such as plasmids in interchanging resistance determinants between species.