Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum-Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Wild Kelp Gulls in South America
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2016-11
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Liakopoulos, Apostolos
Olsen, Björn
Geurts, Yvon
Artursson, Karin
Berg, Charlotte
Mevius, Dik
Bonnedahl, Jonas
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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.
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Animals, Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology, Cephalosporin Resistance/drug effects, Cephalosporinase/genetics, Cephalosporins/pharmacology, Charadriiformes/microbiology, Enterobacteriaceae/drug effects, Escherichia coli/drug effects, Plasmids/genetics, Salmonella enterica/drug effects, South America, Taverne, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Liakopoulos, A, Olsen, B, Geurts, Y, Artursson, K, Berg, C, Mevius, D & Bonnedahl, J 2016, 'Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum-Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Wild Kelp Gulls in South America', Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, vol. 60, no. 11, pp. 6924-6927. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01120-16