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Spread of blaCTX-M-9 and Other Clinically Relevant Resistance Genes, Such as mcr-9 and qnrA1, Driven by IncHI2-ST1 Plasmids in Clinical Isolates of Monophasic Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium ST34. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030547. [PMID: 36978414 PMCID: PMC10044134 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The monophasic 4,[5],12:i:-variant of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium with sequence type ST34 has become one of the most prevalent non-typhoidal salmonellae worldwide. In the present study, we thoroughly characterized seven isolates of this variant detected in a Spanish hospital and selected based on cefotaxime resistance and cefoxitin susceptibility, mediated by blaCTX-M-9. For this, conventional microbiological techniques, together with whole genome sequencing performed with the Illumina platform, were applied. All selected isolates carried the resistance region RR or variants therein, and most also contained the SGI-4 genomic island. These chromosomal elements, typically associated with monophasic S. Typhimurium ST34, confer resistance to traditional antibiotics (ampicillin, streptomycin, sulfonamides, and tetracycline) and tolerance to heavy metals (mercury, silver, and copper). In addition, each isolate carried a large IncHI2-ST1 conjugative plasmid containing additional or redundant resistance genes. All harbored the blaCTX-M-9 gene responsible for cefotaxime resistance, whereas the qnrA1 gene mediating fluoroquinolone resistance was detected in two of the plasmids. These genes were embedded in ISCR1-bearing complex class 1 integrons, specifically In60-like and In36-like. The mcr-9 gene was present in all but one of the IncHI2-ST1 plasmids found in the analyzed isolates, which were nevertheless susceptible to colistin. Most of the resistance genes of plasmid origin clustered within a highly complex and variable region. The observed diversity results in a wide range of resistance phenotypes, enabling bacterial adaptation to selective pressure posed by the use of antimicrobials.
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Shah DH, Paul NC, Sischo WC, Crespo R, Guard J. Population dynamics and antimicrobial resistance of the most prevalent poultry-associated Salmonella serotypes. Poult Sci 2017; 96:687-702. [PMID: 27665007 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pew342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Salmonella spp. is the most predominant bacterial cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in humans. Due to the risk of human infection associated with poultry products and the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, Salmonella also poses a significant challenge to commercial poultry production. During the last decade (2002 to 2012), the 12 most prevalent poultry-associated Salmonella serotypes (MPPSTs) were frequently and consistently isolated from poultry products in the United States. These MPPSTs and their percent prevalence in poultry products include Kentucky (4%), Enteritidis (2%) Heidelberg (2%), Typhimurium (2%), S. I 4,[5],12:i:- (0.31%), Montevideo (0.20%), Infantis (0.16%) Schwarzengrund (0.15%), Hadar (0.15%), Mbandaka (0.13%), Thompson (0.12%), and Senftenberg (0.04%). All MPPSTs except Kentucky are among the top 30 clinically significant serotypes that cause human illnesses in the United States. However with the exception of a few widely studied serotypes such as S. Enteritidis and Typhimurium, the ecology and epidemiology of the majority of MPPSTs still remain poorly investigated. Published data from the United States suggests that MPPSTs such as Heidelberg, Typhimurium, Kentucky, and Sentfenberg are more likely to be multi-drug resistant (MDR, ≥3 antimicobial classes) whereas Enteritidis, Montevideo, Schwarzengrund, Hadar, Infantis, Thompson, and Mbandaka are generally pan-susceptible or display resistance to fewer antimicobials. In contrast, the majority of MPPSTs isolated globally have been reported to display MDR phenotype. There also appears to be an international spread of a few MDR serotypes including Kentucky, Schwarzengrund, Hadar, Thomson, Sentfenberg, and Enteritidis, which may pose significant challenges to the public health. The current knowledge gaps on the ecology, epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance of MPPSTs are discussed.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-7040
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- Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
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- Egg Quality and Safety Research Unit, United States Department of Agriculture, Atlanta, GA 30605, USA
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Hsieh YC, Poole TL, Runyon M, Hume M, Herrman TJ. Prevalence of Nontyphoidal Salmonella and Salmonella Strains with Conjugative Antimicrobial-Resistant Serovars Contaminating Animal Feed in Texas. J Food Prot 2016; 79:194-204. [PMID: 26818979 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-15-163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The objective of this study was to characterize 365 nontyphoidal Salmonella enterica isolates from animal feed. Among the 365 isolates, 78 serovars were identified. Twenty-four isolates (7.0%) were recovered from three of six medicated feed types. Three of these isolates derived from the medicated feed, Salmonella Newport, Salmonella Typhimurium var. O 5- (Copenhagen), and Salmonella Lexington var. 15+ (Manila), displayed antimicrobial resistance. Susceptibility testing revealed that only 3.0% (12) of the 365 isolates displayed resistance to any of the antimicrobial agents. These 12 isolates were recovered from unmedicated dry beef feed (n = 3), medicated dry beef feed (n = 3), cabbage culls (n = 2), animal protein products (n = 2), dry dairy cattle feed (n = 1), and fish meal (n = 1). Only Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Typhimurium var. O 5- (Copenhagen) were multidrug resistant. Both isolates possessed the IncA/C replicon and the blaCMY-2 gene associated with cephalosporin resistance. Plasmid replicons were amplified from 4 of 12 resistant isolates. Plasmids (40 kb) were Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Kentucky. Conjugation experiments were done using 7 of the 12 resistant isolates as donors. Only Salmonella Montevideo, possessing a plasmid and amplifying IncN, produced transconjugants. Transconjugants displayed the same antimicrobial resistance profile as did the donor isolate. Three isolates that amplified replicons corresponding to IncA/C or IncHI2 did not produce transconjugants at 30 or 37°C. The results of this study suggest that the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella contaminating animal feed is low in Texas. However, Salmonella was more prevalent in feed by-products; fish meal had the highest prevalence (84%) followed by animal protein products (48%). Ten of the 35 feed types had no Salmonella contamination. Further investigation is needed to understand the possible role of specific feed types in the dissemination of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.
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- Yi-Cheng Hsieh
- Office of the Texas State Chemist, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, USA.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, College Station, Texas 77845, USA
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- Office of the Texas State Chemist, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, College Station, Texas 77845, USA
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- Office of the Texas State Chemist, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System, College Station, Texas 77843, USA
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Martínez N, Rodríguez I, Rodicio R, Mendoza MDC, Rodicio MDR. Molecular Basis and Evolution of Multiple Drug Resistance in the Foodborne PathogenSalmonella entericaSerovar Ohio. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2010; 7:189-98. [DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2009.0377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Noelia Martínez
- Department of Functional Biology, Microbiology Area, University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology, Microbiology Area, University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Institute of Biotechnology of Asturias (IUBA), University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Institute of Biotechnology of Asturias (IUBA), University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Functional Biology, Microbiology Area, University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Institute of Biotechnology of Asturias (IUBA), University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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Rodríguez I, Rodicio MR, Herrera-León S, Echeita A, Mendoza MC. Class 1 integrons in multidrug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica isolated in Spain between 2002 and 2004. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2008; 32:158-64. [PMID: 18571383 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2008.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2008] [Revised: 03/10/2008] [Accepted: 03/12/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In this study, 119 multidrug-resistant isolates of non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica serovars collected in Spain (2002-2004) were screened for integrons. Among the isolates, 73.1% contained class 1 integrons, however classes 2 and 3 were not detected. Integrons containing gene cassettes were found in S. Enteritidis (16/32), S. Typhimurium biphasic (18/32) and monophasic [4,5,12:i:-] (11/19), S. Virchow (17/18) and S. Brandenburg (8/8), but not in S. Hadar (0/10). Ten complete and four incomplete gene cassettes, combined in 10 variable regions, were identified, one of which (2100 bp/dfrA1-597 bp-aadA24) was a new description. Most integrons mapped on plasmids of ca. 40-340 kb. Exceptions were 1000 bp/aadA2 and 1200 bp/bla PSE-1 found on the chromosome of biphasic S. Typhimurium, probably as part of SGI1-like structures.
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- Irene Rodríguez
- Departamento de Biología Funcional, Area de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Oviedo, Julián Clavería n degrees 6, Oviedo, Spain
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Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in countries around the world. Treatment of Salmonella infections, in both animals and humans has become more difficult with the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella strains. Foodborne infections and outbreaks with MDR Salmonella are also increasingly reported. To better monitor and control the spread of MDR Salmonella, it is important to understand the mechanisms responsible for drug resistance and how drug resistance is transmitted to and between Salmonella strains. This review summarizes current knowledge on antimicrobial drugs used to treat Salmonella infections and provides an overview of MDR Salmonella in the United States and a discussion of the genetics of Salmonella drug resistance, including the mechanisms responsible for the transmission of drug-resistance genes in Salmonella, using data from the United States and other countries.
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- Samuel D Alcaine
- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA
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Rodríguez M, de Diego I, Martínez N, Rosario Rodicio M, Carmen Mendoza M. Nontyphoidal Salmonella causing focal infections in patients admitted at a Spanish general hospital during an 11-year period (1991–2001). Int J Med Microbiol 2006; 296:211-22. [PMID: 16621698 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmm.2006.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2005] [Revised: 12/13/2005] [Accepted: 01/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In focal infections (FI) caused by nontyphoidal Salmonella serotypes and recorded at a Spanish hospital 1991-2001, clinical and microbiological features were analyzed. Thirty-five revised episodes were related to infections of the digestive (10), urinary (10), pulmonar (4), vascular (4), osteoarticular (3) and central nervous (3) systems, and with a submaxillary lymph node. At least 16 episodes were associated with previous or concomitant gastroenteritis, 19 with primary or secondary bacteremia, and 18 with underlying diseases of different severity. Eighteen patients were male and 14 female (data were not available for three patients), while 1, 4, 12 and 15 patients were, respectively, categorized as children, young adults, senior adults and elderly. Sources of Salmonella strains were urine (13), blood (11), purulent abscess (8), cerebrospinal fluid (3), peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, wound exudates, aneurism (2 of each), ascitic fluid, sputum, tracheal aspirate, needle aspirate, bone and lymph node (1 of each) samples. Only 28 Salmonella strains involved in FIs were available for further analysis. They were discriminated into 6 serotypes, and into 13 XbaI macrorestriction, 6 virulence, 11 antimicrobial resistance, 5 integron and 10 plasmid profiles. Broadly, the pattern of serotype distribution of salmonellas involved in FIs matched that of those causing gastroenteritis, with the pandemic Enteritidis and Typhimurium (18 and 6 strains, respectively) being clearly predominant. Within serotype, the same lineages (as revealed by XbaI-macrorestriction analysis as well as R- and V-profiles) were represented in both disease groups, with host-related factors apparently playing a more critical role than the individual strain in the outcome of the disease.
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- Mercedes Rodríguez
- Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Central de Asturias, E-33006 Oviedo, Spain.
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Rodríguez I, Rodicio MR, Mendoza MC, Cruz Martín M. Large conjugative plasmids from clinical strains of Salmonella enterica serovar virchow contain a class 2 integron in addition to class 1 integrons and several non-integron-associated drug resistance determinants. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2006; 50:1603-7. [PMID: 16569896 PMCID: PMC1426967 DOI: 10.1128/aac.50.4.1603-1607.2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Two large conjugative resistance (R) plasmids from clinical strains of Salmonella enterica serovar Virchow carried a class 2 integron with the 5' conserved sequence (5'CS)-dfrA1-sat1-aadA1-3'CS gene array, which is associated with defective Tn7 transposons. In addition, each contained a different class 1 integron (with 5'CS-aadA1-3'CS or 5'CS-sat-smr-aadA1-3'CS gene arrays) linked to Tn21-Tn9 sequences, and several non-integron-associated R determinants. An intact copy of Tn7 (including the class 2 integron) was present in the chromosome of each strain.
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- Irene Rodríguez
- Departamento de Biología Funcional-Microbiología, Universidad de Oviedo, Julián Clavería no. 6, 33006-Oviedo, Spain
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Michael GB, Butaye P, Cloeckaert A, Schwarz S. Genes and mutations conferring antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella: an update. Microbes Infect 2006; 8:1898-914. [PMID: 16716631 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2005.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2005] [Accepted: 12/28/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Resistance to various classes of antimicrobial agents has been encountered in many bacteria of medical and veterinary relevance. Particular attention has been paid to zoonotic bacteria such as Salmonella. Over the years, various studies have reported the presence of genes and mutations conferring resistance to antimicrobial agents in Salmonella isolates. This review is intended to provide an update on what is currently known about the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella.
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- Geovana Brenner Michael
- Institut für Tierzucht, Bundesforschungsanstalt für Landwirtschaft (FAL), Höltystrasse 10, 31535 Neustadt-Mariensee, Germany
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