Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum-Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Wild Kelp Gulls in South America.

Authors :: Liakopoulos A
Olsen B
Geurts Y
Artursson K
Berg C
Mevius DJ
Bonnedahl J
Source :: Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy [Antimicrob Agents Chemother] 2016 Oct 21; Vol. 60 (11), pp. 6924-6927. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Oct 21 (Print Publication: 2016).
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Extended-spectrum-cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are a public health concern due to limited treatment options. Here, we report on the occurrence and the molecular characteristics of extended-spectrum-cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae recovered from wild birds (kelp gulls). Our results revealed kelp gulls as a reservoir of various extended-spectrum cephalosporinase genes associated with different genetic platforms. In addition, we report for the first time the presence of a known epidemic clone of Salmonella enterica serotype Heidelberg (JF6X01.0326/XbaI.1966) among wild birds.<br /> (Copyright © 2016, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.)

Subjects :: Animals
Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology
Cephalosporin Resistance drug effects
Cephalosporinase genetics
Cephalosporins pharmacology
Enterobacteriaceae isolation & purification
Escherichia coli drug effects
Escherichia coli genetics
Escherichia coli isolation & purification
Plasmids genetics
Salmonella enterica drug effects
Salmonella enterica genetics
South America
Cephalosporin Resistance genetics
Charadriiformes microbiology
Enterobacteriaceae drug effects
Enterobacteriaceae genetics

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