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Kumarage PM, Majeed S, De Silva LADS, Heo GJ. Detection of virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and heavy metal resistance properties in Vibrio anguillarum isolated from mullet (Mugil cephalus) cultured in Korea. Braz J Microbiol 2023; 54:415-425. [PMID: 36735199 PMCID: PMC9944176 DOI: 10.1007/s42770-023-00911-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
In the present study, we identified and characterized 22 strains of V. anguillarum from 145 samples of mullets (Mugill cephallus) cultured in several fish farms in South Korea. They were subjected to pathogenicity tests, antimicrobial susceptibility test, and broth dilution test to detect virulence markers, antimicrobial resistance, and heavy metal resistance properties. All the isolates showed amylase and caseinase activity, followed by gelatinase (90.9%), DNase (45.5%), and hemolysis activities (α = 81.1% and β = 18.2%). The PCR assay revealed that isolates were positive for VAC, ctxAB, AtoxR, tdh, tlh, trh, Vfh, hupO, VPI, and FtoxR virulence genes at different percentages. All the isolates showed multi-drug resistance properties (MAR index ≥ 0.2), while 100% of the isolates were resistant to oxacillin, ticarcillin, streptomycin, and ciprofloxacin. Antimicrobial resistance genes, qnrS (95.5%), qnrB (86.4%), and StrAB (27.3%), were reported. In addition, 40.9% of the isolates were cadmium-tolerant, with the presence of CzcA (86.4%) heavy metal resistance gene. The results revealed potential pathogenicity associated with V. anguillarum in aquaculture and potential health risk associated with consumer health.
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- P M Kumarage
- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-Ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Chungbuk, 28644, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-Ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Chungbuk, 28644, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-Ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Chungbuk, 28644, Cheongju, South Korea
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-Ro 1, Seowon-Gu, Chungbuk, 28644, Cheongju, South Korea.
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Yu Y, Tang M, Wang Y, Liao M, Wang C, Rong X, Li B, Ge J, Gao Y, Dong X, Zhang Z. Virulence and antimicrobial resistance characteristics assessment of Vibrio isolated from shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) breeding system in south China. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 252:114615. [PMID: 36773438 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The diseases caused by Vibrio during shrimp breeding program have the risk of spreading in different aquatic areas through larvae transportation between different regions. Therefore, the population distribution and the virulence and antibiotic resistance risk of 5 pathogenic Vibrio in shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) breeding system in China were evaluated for the first time. A total of 418 isolates were recovered from shrimp, breeding water and biological baits samples, and 312 isolates were identified as Vibrio genus based on 16s rDNA, among which V. alginolyticus, V. harveyi, V. parahaemolyticus, V. cholerae and V. campbellii were the dominant species. And 10/20 kinds of virulence genes (chiA, luxR, vhh, tlh, chxA, sepro, flaA, vch, VAC and rpoS) were detected among the 5 Vibrio species. Multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index of the 5 dominant Vibrio isolates were 0.13-0.88 %, and 36.5 % isolates with MAR < 0.2. But the antibiotic resistance pattern abundance (ARPA) index ranged from 0.25 to 0.56, which indicated the antibiotic phenotypes of Vibrio species in the shrimp breeding system in China were homogeneity. Furthermore, resistance quotients (RQs) calculation results displayed that the dominant Vibrio species in the shrimp breeding system in China showed no or low selection pressure for resistance to cefoperazone/sulbactam, enrofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, fluoroquine, florfenicol, tetracycline and doxycycline. But only 5 resistance genes were detected, which were strA (43.8 %), strB (11.7 %), QnrVC (2.9 %), sul2 (8.8 %) and Int4 (8.8 %), respectively, and the antimicrobial resistance genotypes were not previously correlated with their phenotypes. The relevant research results provide theoretical basis for epizootic tracking in aquatic system in China, and targeting its final risk in aquatic ecosystem and public health perspectives.
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- Yongxiang Yu
- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Marine Science and Fisheries, Jiangsu Ocean University, Lianyungang 222005, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Que M, Cao W, Zhang H, Shi L, Ye L. The prevalence, antibiotic resistance and multilocus sequence typing of colistin-resistant bacteria isolated from Penaeus vannamei farms in earthen ponds and HDPE film-lined ponds in China. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2022; 45:1289-1299. [PMID: 35841601 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The aquaculture environment, especially the culture ponds and aquaculture products, is considered to be an important reservoir of colistin resistance genes. However, systematic investigations of colistin resistance in Penaeus vannamei farming in different culture modes are scarce. In this study, a total of 93 non-duplicated samples were collected from P. vannamei farms in five cities in China from 2019 to 2021. The prevalence, antibiotic resistance and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) of colistin-resistant bacteria were measured and analysed. The results showed that among the 1601 isolates in P. vannamei and its environmental samples, the pollution of colistin-resistant bacteria was serious (the overall prevalence was 37.3% and 28.8%, respectively), regardless of the earthen pond or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) film-lined pond. Among 533 isolates, the prevalence of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) genes, mcr-1, was the highest (60%, 320/533), followed by mcr-4 (1.5%, 8/533), mcr-8 (0.9%, 5/533), mcr-10 (0.6%, 3/533) and mcr-7 (0.4%, 2/533). The prevalence of mcr-1 in earthen ponds was significantly higher than that in HDPE film-lined ponds (67.5% vs. 49.1%, p < .001). The dominant strain carrying mcr-1 was Bacillus spp. (54.1%, 173/320), followed by Enterobacter spp. (8.1%, 26/320), Staphylococcus spp. (6.3%, 20/320) and Aeromonas spp. (5.3%, 17/320). The antibiotic resistance profiles of 173 Bacillus spp. varied among different sampling locations and culture types. These isolates were highly resistant to cefepime, ceftriaxone, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ceftiofur (>45%), and multidrug-resistant isolates were common (62.4%, 108/173). Sequence type (ST) 26 (37/66, 56%) was found to be the most prevalent ST in mcr-1-positive Bacillus cereus isolated from the aquaculture environment. In summary, our study pointed out that it is necessary to continuously monitor antibiotic usage and its residues regardless of the pond types, especially with regard to critical drugs such as colistin.
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- Muyi Que
- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Trade, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Erdem Büyükkiraz M, Kesmen Z. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs): A promising class of antimicrobial compounds. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 132:1573-1596. [PMID: 34606679 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are compounds, which have inhibitory activity against microorganisms. In the last decades, AMPs have become powerful alternative agents that have met the need for novel anti-infectives to overcome increasing antibiotic resistance problems. Moreover, recent epidemics and pandemics are increasing the popularity of AMPs, due to the urgent necessity for effective antimicrobial agents in combating the new emergence of microbial diseases. AMPs inhibit a wide range of microorganisms through diverse and special mechanisms by targeting mainly cell membranes or specific intracellular components. In addition to extraction from natural sources, AMPs are produced in various hosts using recombinant methods. More recently, the synthetic analogues of AMPs, designed with some modifications, are predicted to overcome the limitations of stability, toxicity and activity associated with natural AMPs. AMPs have potential applications as antimicrobial agents in food, agriculture, environment, animal husbandry and pharmaceutical industries. In this review, we have provided an overview of the structure, classification and mechanism of action of AMPs, as well as discussed opportunities for their current and potential applications.
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- Mine Erdem Büyükkiraz
- School of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Cappadocia University, Nevsehir, Turkey
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- Engineering Faculty, Department of Food Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Brumfield KD, Usmani M, Chen KM, Gangwar M, Jutla AS, Huq A, Colwell RR. Environmental parameters associated with incidence and transmission of pathogenic Vibrio spp. Environ Microbiol 2021; 23:7314-7340. [PMID: 34390611 DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.15716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Vibrio spp. thrive in warm water and moderate salinity, and they are associated with aquatic invertebrates, notably crustaceans and zooplankton. At least 12 Vibrio spp. are known to cause infection in humans, and Vibrio cholerae is well documented as the etiological agent of pandemic cholera. Pathogenic non-cholera Vibrio spp., e.g., Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus, cause gastroenteritis, septicemia, and other extra-intestinal infections. Incidence of vibriosis is rising globally, with evidence that anthropogenic factors, primarily emissions of carbon dioxide associated with atmospheric warming and more frequent and intense heatwaves, significantly influence environmental parameters, e.g., temperature, salinity, and nutrients, all of which can enhance growth of Vibrio spp. in aquatic ecosystems. It is not possible to eliminate Vibrio spp., as they are autochthonous to the aquatic environment and many play a critical role in carbon and nitrogen cycling. Risk prediction models provide an early warning that is essential for safeguarding public health. This is especially important for regions of the world vulnerable to infrastructure instability, including lack of 'water, sanitation, and hygiene' (WASH), and a less resilient infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural calamity, e.g., hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, and/or social disruption and civil unrest, arising from war, coups, political crisis, and economic recession. Incorporating environmental, social, and behavioural parameters into such models allows improved prediction, particularly of cholera epidemics. We have reported that damage to WASH infrastructure, coupled with elevated air temperatures and followed by above average rainfall, promotes exposure of a population to contaminated water and increases the risk of an outbreak of cholera. Interestingly, global predictive risk models successful for cholera have the potential, with modification, to predict diseases caused by other clinically relevant Vibrio spp. In the research reported here, the focus was on environmental parameters associated with incidence and distribution of clinically relevant Vibrio spp. and their role in disease transmission. In addition, molecular methods designed for detection and enumeration proved useful for predictive modelling and are described, namely in the context of prediction of environmental conditions favourable to Vibrio spp., hence human health risk.
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- Kyle D Brumfield
- Maryland Pathogen Research Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.,University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Geohealth and Hydrology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Geohealth and Hydrology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Geohealth and Hydrology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Geohealth and Hydrology Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Maryland Pathogen Research Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Maryland Pathogen Research Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.,University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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Shan Z, Yang Y, Guan N, Xia X, Liu W. NKL-24: A novel antimicrobial peptide derived from zebrafish NK-lysin that inhibits bacterial growth and enhances resistance against Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection in Yesso scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2020; 106:431-440. [PMID: 32810530 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2020.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The extensive use of antibiotics in aquaculture has resulted in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and, consequently, new antibacterial strategies or drugs with clear modes of action are urgently needed. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are currently widely considered as alternatives to antibiotics in the treatment of infections in aquatic animals. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of NKL-24, a truncated peptide derived from zebrafish NK-lysin, against Yesso scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis) pathogen, Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The results showed that NKL-24 had a potent antibacterial effect against V. parahaemolyticus via a membrane active cell-killing mechanism. The in vitro study showed that sub-lethal levels of NKL-24 obviously reduced bacterial swimming ability and downregulated the transcription of the selected genes associated with V. parahaemolyticus virulence. Studies on NKL-24 biosafety in hemocytes and in Yesso scallop have shown no adverse effects from this peptide. Bacteria challenge test results demonstrated that NKL-24 significantly decreased the mortality and inhibited bacterial growth in the scallop infected with V. parahaemolyticus, while further in vivo examination revealed that NKL-24 could enhance non-specific immune parameters. Moreover, NKL-24 was capable of modulating a series of V. parahaemolyticus-responsive genes in the scallop. These results suggest the protective action of NKL-24 against V. parahaemolyticus and the potential of this peptide as a promising candidate for aquaculture applications.
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- Zhongguo Shan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, China.
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Echeverría-Bugueño M, Espinosa-Lemunao R, Irgang R, Avendaño-Herrera R. Identification and characterization of outer membrane vesicles from the fish pathogen Vibrio ordalii. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2020; 43:621-629. [PMID: 32293041 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.13159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Vibriosis outbreaks due to Vibrio ordalii occur globally, but Chilean salmon aquaculture, in particular, has suffered significant monetary losses in the last 15 years. Little is known about the virulence mechanisms employed by V. ordalii. However, most Vibrio pathogens (e.g., Vibrio anguillarum, a very close taxonomic species) present outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) that are released extracellularly and implicated in the delivery of virulence factors to host cells. This study provides the first reported evidence of the fish pathogen V. ordalii producing and releasing OMVs under normal growth conditions. Analyses were conducted with the V. ordalii strain Vo-LM-18 and the type strain ATCC 33509T . For comparative purposes, the reference strain V. anguillarum ATCC 43307 was employed. The average size for the three Vibrio strains was 0.215 ± 0.6 µm (via scanning electron microscopy) or between 0.19 and 1.8 µm (via dynamic light scattering), with each bacterium presenting a wide range. SDS-PAGE revealed similarities in OMV patterns, but neither total nor external proteins were identical. Comparing V. ordalii ATCC 33509T and Vo-LM-18, bands were most evident in the total proteins, and the greatest degree of similarity in OMV profiles was between 37 and 50 kDa. The purified OMVs demonstrated haemolytic enzyme activity, which could play a role during V. ordalii infection. These data represent an initial step towards gaining new insights into this virulence factor, of which a lot is known in other pathogenic microorganisms.
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- Macarena Echeverría-Bugueño
- Grupo de Espectroscopia Vibracional y Materiales Moleculares, Instituto de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile
- Laboratorio de Patología de Organismos Acuáticos y Biotecnología Acuicola, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR), Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Patología de Organismos Acuáticos y Biotecnología Acuicola, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR), Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Patología de Organismos Acuáticos y Biotecnología Acuicola, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR), Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Patología de Organismos Acuáticos y Biotecnología Acuicola, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
- Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR), Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile
- Centro de Investigación Marina Quintay (CIMARQ), Universidad Andrés Bello, Quintay, Chile
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Hossain S, Wickramanayake MVKS, Dahanayake PS, Heo GJ. Species identification, virulence markers and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Aeromonas sp. isolated from marketed hard-shelled mussel (Mytilus coruscus) in Korea. Lett Appl Microbiol 2020; 70:221-229. [PMID: 31854000 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hard-shelled mussel (Mytilus coruscus) is a popular seafood in Korea. This study aimed to determine the virulence markers and antimicrobial resistance patterns of 33 Aeromonas strains isolated from mussels. The isolates were identified as A. salmonicida (n = 14), A. veronii (n = 9), A. enteropelogenes (n = 4), A. caviae (n = 3), A. allosaccharophila (n = 2) and A. bivalvium (n = 1) by gyrB gene sequencing. The sequence divergence between and within the species ranged from 3·70 to 10·40% and 0-1·50% respectively. Every species formed a distinct group in a neighbour-joining phylogenetic tree. The DNase, gelatinase, caseinase, β-haemolysis, biofilm and lipase activities were observed in 33 (100·00%), 31 (93·93%), 30 (90·90%), 27 (81·81%), 21 (63·63%) and 17 (51·51%) isolates respectively. The virulence genes were detected by PCR in the following frequencies: fla (90·09%), aer (87·88%), hlyA (87·88%), ahyB (81·19%), gcaT (75·76%), ser (69·70%), lip (66·67%), alt (57·58%), ast (51·51%) and act (21·21%). Every isolate was resistant to at least three of 18 antimicrobials in the disk diffusion test. The multiple antimicrobial resistance index values ranged from 0·11 to 0·44 among the isolates. Our study suggests that mussels can be a potential reservoir of virulent and multidrug-resistant Aeromonas sp. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Aeromonas sp. are known as common pathogenic bacteria isolated from seafood. The virulence factors and antimicrobial resistance profiles of mussel-borne Aeromonas sp. are poorly understood. This study demonstrated for the first time the existence of virulence markers and antimicrobial resistance of Aeromonas sp. from mussels in Korea. Majority of the isolates were positive for phenotypic virulence characteristics and harboured several virulence genes which reveal the potential virulence of mussel-borne Aeromonas sp. Multiple antimicrobial resistance was also observed among the isolates. Our study highlights the importance of food safety standards in mussel consumption.
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- S Hossain
- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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Dahanayake PS, Hossain S, Wickramanayake MVKS, Wimalasena SHMP, Heo GJ. Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) marketed in Korea as a source of vibrios harbouring virulence and β-lactam resistance genes. Lett Appl Microbiol 2019; 71:46-53. [PMID: 31598993 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The present study assessed the occurrence, virulence determinants and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Vibrio spp. isolated from live Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum). A total of 31 Vibrio spp. including 27 V. diabolicus, two V. fluvialis, one V. alginolyticus and one V. antiquarius were isolated and identified. Phenotypic detection of DNase, lipase, phospholipase, amylase and caseinase activities was 100%; and 87% gelatinase, 45% slime production and 6% haemolysin activities were also observed. The prevalence of toxin-related virulence genes for collagenase (94%), toxR (100%), tlh (68%), and VPI (71%) was detected by PCR. Additionally, two V. fluvialis isolates carried F-toxR and hupo genes. Moreover, 61% of the isolates showed multiple antimicrobial resistance indices >0·2. The resistance rates of ampicillin, piperacillin, colistin sulfate, rifampicin, and cephalothin were 100, 81, 71, 77 and 68% respectively. The prevalence of blaCTX-M (87%), blaTEM (55%) and Int1 (90%) genes was observed, whereas blaSHV, strA-strB, tetA, tetB, and aadA2 gene cassette were reported in varying combinations. However, armA, aac(3)-IIa and quinolone resistance genes (qnrA, qnrB, qnrS) were not amplified. Thus, the virulence along with extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and other antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant Manila clam-borne vibrios may pose a public health threat for consumers. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: In Korea, eating raw seafood is considered a great delicacy. This has negatively affected the public by increasing health issues over the years due to the ingestion of vibrios. For the first time, we could identify Vibrio diabolicus and Vibrio antiquarius in marketed Manila clams in Korea. The prevalent Vibrio diabolicus isolates demonstrated the Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio cholerae homologous virulence genes (toxR, tlh, and VPI). Additionally, the abundance of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and integron (IntI1) harboured by Manila clam-borne vibrios elucidate the potential health risk for consumers and may complicate health treatments in the case of infection.
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- P S Dahanayake
- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Bio-Safety Research Institute and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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Dahanayake PS, Hossain S, Wickramanayake MVKS, Heo GJ. Prevalence of virulence and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) genes harbouring Vibrio spp. isolated from cockles (Tegillarca granosa) marketed in Korea. Lett Appl Microbiol 2019; 71:61-69. [PMID: 31602660 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the incidence, virulence and antibiotic properties in Vibrio spp. isolated from cockles (Tegillarca granosa) marketed in Korea. A total of 32 Vibrio spp. isolates including V. parahaemolyticus (n = 4), V. alginolyticus (n = 11), V. diabolicus (n = 14) and V. harveyi (n = 3) were detected using gyrB sequencing. The phenotypic pathogenicity revealed that the DNase, amylase and phospholipase activities were 100%, while lipase, slime production, gelatinase and caseinase were detected in 72, 88, 88 and 81% of the isolates respectively. The PCR amplification for the detection of V. parahaemolyticus species-specific tdh, tlh, trh and toxR genes were positive in 4 (13%), 16 (50%), 0 (0%) and 4 (13%) isolates respectively. The V. alginolytuicus species-specific tdh, tlh, trh, toxR and vac genes were carried by 15 (47%), 29 (91%), 0 (0%), 15 (47%) and 25 (78%) of the isolates respectively. In addition, multidrug resistance was observed by 27 (84%) isolates, whereas higher resistant rates were observed against ampicillin, piperacillin, streptomycin and cephalothin. The occurrence of blaCTX (78%), blaTEM (40%), blaSHV (22%) and aac(6')-Ib (94%) were prevalent, while strAB, tetB, aphAI-IAB, intl1 and aadA1 gene cassettes were also detected. The results signify the potential health risks resulting from the consumption of raw cockles in Korea. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Vibrios are well known to cause human infections following consumption of raw or undercooked seafood. This phenomenon has undoubtedly increased the number of health issues over the past few years in Korea. Among the identified Vibrio spp., we could detect V. diabolicus and V. harveyi for the first time in marketed cockles in Korea. The presence of species-specific genes (tdh-VA, tlh-VP, tlh-VA and toxR-VA) in V. diabolicus exhibits the close genetic affinity among V. parahaemolyticus and V. alginolyticus. Furthermore, the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) and other antibiotic resistance genes along with multidrug resistance signifies the potential threat for consumers.
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Affiliation(s)
- P S Dahanayake
- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
| | - G-J Heo
- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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