Escherichia coli strain:O25b-ST131 Genome sequencing and assembly. Escherichia coli strain:O25b-ST131

The emergence of E. coli strains resistant to carbapanems is a major public health problem, since these antibiotics are one of the last-line agents for many infections caused by these bacteria. The E. coli sequence type 131 (ST131) is a global pathogen belonging to the extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli lineage. The ST131 lineage is known for CTX-M extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), fluoroquinolone resistance, and is often associated with urinary tract infections and septicemia. An ST131 isolate producing New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) has been previously reported. Here, we report the whole genome sequence of NDM-1 producing E. coli O25b-ST131 clone IEH71520 isolated from environment.