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Lv X, Yan K, Han X, Wang F, Ma Y, Zhang S, Wang X. Effective disinfecting of negative pressure pipelines of DCUs reduces the risk of cross infection in dental care. J Oral Microbiol 2024; 16:2299538. [PMID: 38193138 PMCID: PMC10773641 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2023.2299538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Objectives Microbial contamination of various accessory parts of the dental chair units (DCUs) is an essential source of cross infection, while the accessories of the crucial suction function are usually overlooked. In this study, we aim to find an effective disinfectant and a cost-effective method to remove bacterioplankton and bacterial biofilm deposited in the negative pressure suction pipelines to control cross infection during dental treatment. Methods Double-chain quaternary ammonium salt disinfectant (Orotol Plus®), 3% hydrogen peroxide solution plus multi-enzyme cleaning agent and chlorine disinfectant are used to clean and disinfect the negative pressure pipelines of DCUs. Microbiological examinations, air condition detection, corrosion tests and gene sequencing are performed. Results Little bacteria grow in the pipelines disinfected with double-chain quaternary ammonium salt disinfectants, destruction of biofilms in these pipelines appears, and multi-resistant bacteria cannot be detected. Minimal damage to metal sheets and fittings is caused by double-chain quaternary ammonium salt disinfectants. Conclusion Double-chain quaternary ammonium salt disinfectant has excellent bactericidal ability and anti-biofilm effect, and it is less corrosive to the fittings of the pipelines. Thus, the double-chain quaternary ammonium salt disinfectant is a potential novel disinfectant for negative pressure suction pipelines of DCUs to control cross infection during dental treatment. Clinical significance It is essential to add all these data to our dental practice to control cross infection with a broader landscape.
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- Xuerong Lv
- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Disinfection and Vector Control, Nanjing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Baig MIR, Kadu P, Bawane P, Nakhate KT, Yele S, Ojha S, Goyal SN. Mechanisms of emerging resistance associated with non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents: a state-of-the-art review. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 2023; 76:629-641. [PMID: 37605076 DOI: 10.1038/s41429-023-00649-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Although the development of resistance by microorganisms to antimicrobial drugs has been recognized as a global public health concern, the contribution of various non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains largely neglected. The present review discusses various chemical substances and factors other than typical antibiotics, such as preservatives, disinfectants, biocides, heavy metals and improper chemical sterilization that contribute to the development of AMR. Furthermore, it encompasses the mechanisms like co-resistance and co-selection, horizontal gene transfer, changes in the composition and permeability of cell membrane, efflux pumps, transposons, biofilm formation and enzymatic degradation of antimicrobial chemicals which underlie the development of resistance to various non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents. In addition, the review addresses the resistance-associated changes that develops in microorganisms due to these agents, which ultimately contribute to the development of resistance to antibiotics. In order to prevent the indiscriminate use of chemical substances and create novel therapeutic agents to halt resistance development, a more holistic scientific approach might provide diversified views on crucial factors contributing to the persistence and spread of AMR. The review illustrates the common and less explored mechanisms contributing directly or indirectly to the development of AMR by non-antimicrobial agents that are commonly used.
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- Mirza Ilyas Rahim Baig
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400056, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400056, India.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Pharmacy, Dhule, Maharashtra, 424001, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Pharmacy, Dhule, Maharashtra, 424001, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, SVKM's NMIMS, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, Hyderabad, 509301, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal's Institute of Pharmacy, Dhule, Maharashtra, 424001, India
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Geraldes C, Tavares L, Gil S, Oliveira M. Biocides in the Hospital Environment: Application and Tolerance Development. Microb Drug Resist 2023; 29:456-476. [PMID: 37643289 DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2023.0074] [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] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Hospital-acquired infections are a rising problem with consequences for patients, hospitals, and health care workers. Biocides can be employed to prevent these infections, contributing to eliminate or reduce microorganisms' concentrations at the hospital environment. These antimicrobials belong to several groups, each with distinct characteristics that need to be taken into account in their selection for specific applications. Moreover, their activity is influenced by many factors, such as compound concentration and the presence of organic matter. This article aims to review some of the chemical biocides available for hospital infection control, as well as the main factors that influence their efficacy and promote susceptibility decreases, with the purpose to contribute for reducing misusage and consequently for preventing the development of resistance to these antimicrobials.
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- Catarina Geraldes
- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
- Department of Animal Health, Biological Isolation and Containment Unit (BICU), Veterinary Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Health, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), Lisbon, Portugal
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Boyce JM. Quaternary ammonium disinfectants and antiseptics: tolerance, resistance and potential impact on antibiotic resistance. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:32. [PMID: 37055844 PMCID: PMC10099023 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-023-01241-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the substantial increase in the use of disinfectants containing quaternary ammonion compounds (QACs) in healthcare and community settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased concern that heavy use might cause bacteria to develop resistance to QACs or contribute to antibiotic resistance. The purpose of this review is to briefly discuss the mechanisms of QAC tolerance and resistance, laboratory-based evidence of tolerance and resistance, their occurrence in healthcare and other real-world settings, and the possible impact of QAC use on antibiotic resistance. METHODS A literature search was conducted using the PubMed database. The search was limited to English language articles dealing with tolerance or resistance to QACs present in disinfectants or antiseptics, and potential impact on antibiotic resistance. The review covered the period from 2000 to mid-Jan 2023. RESULTS Mechanisms of QAC tolerance or resistance include innate bacterial cell wall structure, changes in cell membrane structure and function, efflux pumps, biofilm formation, and QAC degradation. In vitro studies have helped elucidate how bacteria can develop tolerance or resistance to QACs and antibiotics. While relatively uncommon, multiple episodes of contaminated in-use disinfectants and antiseptics, which are often due to inappropriate use of products, have caused outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections. Several studies have identified a correlation between benzalkonium chloride (BAC) tolerance and clinically-defined antibiotic resistance. The occurrence of mobile genetic determinants carrying multiple genes that encode for QAC or antibiotic tolerance raises the concern that widespread QAC use might facilitate the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Despite some evidence from laboratory-based studies, there is insufficient evidence in real-world settings to conclude that frequent use of QAC disinfectants and antiseptics has promoted widespread emergence of antibiotic resistance. CONCLUSIONS Laboratory studies have identified multiple mechanisms by which bacteria can develop tolerance or resistance to QACs and antibiotics. De novo development of tolerance or resistance in real-world settings is uncommon. Increased attention to proper use of disinfectants is needed to prevent contamination of QAC disinfectants. Additional research is needed to answer many questions and concerns related to use of QAC disinfectants and their potential impact on antibiotic resistance.
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- John M Boyce
- J.M. Boyce Consulting, LLC, 5123 Town Place, Middletown, CT, Connecticut, USA.
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Maillard J. Impact of benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol on bacterial antimicrobial resistance. J Appl Microbiol 2022; 133:3322-3346. [PMID: 35882500 PMCID: PMC9826383 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This review examined 3655 articles on benzalkonium chloride (BKC), benzethonium chloride (BZT) and chloroxylenol (CHO) aiming to understand their impact on antimicrobial resistance. Following the application of inclusion/exclusion criteria, only 230 articles were retained for analysis; 212 concerned BKC, with only 18 for CHO and BZT. Seventy-eight percent of studies used MIC to measure BKC efficacy. Very few studies defined the term 'resistance' and 85% of studies defined 'resistance' as <10-fold increase (40% as low as 2-fold) in MIC. Only a few in vitro studies reported on formulated products and when they did, products performed better. In vitro studies looking at the impact of BKC exposure on bacterial resistance used either a stepwise training protocol or exposure to constant BKC concentrations. In these, BKC exposure resulted in elevated MIC or/and MBC, often associated with efflux, and at time, a change in antibiotic susceptibility profile. The clinical relevance of these findings was, however, neither reported nor addressed. Of note, several studies reported that bacterial strains with an elevated MIC or MBC remained susceptible to the in-use BKC concentration. BKC exposure was shown to reduce bacterial diversity in complex microbial microcosms, although the clinical significance of such a change has not been established. The impact of BKC exposure on the dissemination of resistant genes (notably efflux) remains speculative, although it manifests that clinical, veterinary and food isolates with elevated BKC MIC carried multiple efflux pump genes. The correlation between BKC usage and gene carriage, maintenance and dissemination has also not been established. The lack of clinical interpretation and significance in these studies does not allow to establish with certainty the role of BKC on AMR in practice. The limited literature and BZT and CHO do not allow to conclude that these will impact negatively on emerging bacterial resistance in practice.
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- Jean‐Yves Maillard
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesCardiff UniversityCardiffUK
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Macchia A, Aureli H, Prestileo F, Ortenzi F, Sellathurai S, Docci A, Cerafogli E, Colasanti IA, Ricca M, La Russa MF. In-Situ Comparative Study of Eucalyptus, Basil, Cloves, Thyme, Pine Tree, and Tea Tree Essential Oil Biocide Efficacy. Methods Protoc 2022; 5:mps5030037. [PMID: 35645345 PMCID: PMC9149846 DOI: 10.3390/mps5030037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bio-colonization is a dynamic and multiphasic process headed by microorganisms. Conventional treatments to process affected stone materials include chemical biocides, whose formulations are mainly composed of quaternary ammonium salts(QAs), reported to be toxic for human health, dangerous for the environment, and not biodegradable. Accordingly, novel green and eco-friendly products are a promising alternative to treat stone materials deteriorated by microorganism colonization. In this study, the efficacy of pure essential oils (EOs) and a mix of EOs was assessed in situ and compared to a conventional biocide based on QAs, and two commercially green products based on EOs, which were taken as references, through application on a mosaic located at the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica (Rome). The EO biocide efficacy was analyzed by ultraviolet induced luminescence, spectro-colorimetry and bio-luminometry analyses while the possibility of their permanence on simulated substrate was studied by FTIR spectroscopy. It was observed by FTIR analysis, that EOs considered volatile can leave a residue after the application; typical fingerprint bands at about 2926, 1510, and 1455 cm−1 were recorded in the EO spectra. Every tested oil was confirmed to have a biocide action although minimal in relation to the most conventional products based on QAs. The synergy of the essential oils revealed positive results, showing a stronger biocide efficacy. Further investigation should be carried out to develop the method of application and study of essential oils on cultural heritage.
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- Andrea Macchia
- YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (S.S.); (E.C.); (I.A.C.)
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- YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (S.S.); (E.C.); (I.A.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (CNR-ISAC), Via Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica snc, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (S.S.); (E.C.); (I.A.C.)
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- Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, Via dei Romagnoli 717, 00119 Rome, Italy;
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- YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (S.S.); (E.C.); (I.A.C.)
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- YOCOCU, Youth in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Via T. Tasso 108, 00185 Rome, Italy; (A.M.); (S.S.); (E.C.); (I.A.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science DIBEST, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy; (M.R.); (M.F.L.R.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Science DIBEST, University of Calabria, Via Pietro Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy; (M.R.); (M.F.L.R.)
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Fu Y, Wang F, Wang Z, Mei Z, Jiang X, Schäffer A, Virta M, Tiedje JM. Application of magnetic biochar/quaternary phosphonium salt to combat the antibiotic resistome in livestock wastewater. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 811:151386. [PMID: 34742956 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animal breeding for disease treatment and growth enhancement have been major drivers of the occurrence, diffusion, and accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater. Strategies to combat ARG dissemination are pressingly needed for human and ecological safety. To achieve this goal, a biochar-based polymer, magnetic biochar/quaternary phosphonium salt (MBQ), was applied in livestock wastewater and displayed a high performance in bacterial deactivation and ARG decrease. Efficient antibacterial effects were achieved by both MBQ and quaternary phosphonium salt; however, the abundance and fold change of ARGs in the MBQ treatment indicated a more powerful ARG dissemination control than quaternary phosphonium salt. The application of MBQ evidently reduced the microbial diversity and may primarily be responsible for altering the ARG profiles in wastewater. Network, redundancy, and variation partitioning analyses were further employed to reveal that the microbial community and the presence of mobile genetic elements were two critical factors shaping the pattern of the antibiotic resistome in livestock wastewater. Considered together, these findings extend the application field of biochar and have important implications for reducing ARG dissemination risks in livestock wastewater.
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- Yuhao Fu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Department of Microbiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- RWTH Aachen University, Institute for Environmental Research, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki 00014, Finland
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- Center for Microbial Ecology, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, MI 48824, USA
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The effect of disinfectants on the microbial community on environmental healthcare surfaces using next generation sequencing. Am J Infect Control 2022; 50:54-60. [PMID: 34481923 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare-associated infections are a significant economic burden and cause of avoidable morbidity and mortality within healthcare systems. The contribution of environmental contamination to healthcare-associated infection transmission has been recognized, but the mechanisms by which transmission occurs are still being investigated. The objective of this study was to characterize the microbial communities of disinfected, non-critical healthcare surfaces using next generation sequencing technology. METHODS Composite environmental surface samples were from high-touch surfaces in rooms of patients isolated for infections with multidrug-resistant organisms during their hospitalization. Information on the disinfectant product used and cleaning type (routine or terminal) was collected. 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and analysis were performed. Community analysis was conducted to determine the bacterial composition and compare the detection of target pathogens by culture from 94 Contact Precaution rooms. RESULTS Overall percent agreement between culture and sequence methods ranged from 52%-88%. A significant difference was observed in bacterial composition between rooms cleaned with bleach and those cleaned with a quaternary ammonium compound for composite 2 (overbed table, intravenous pole, and inner room door handle) (ANOSIM R = 0.66, P = .005) but not composite 1 (bed rails, television remote control unit, call buttons, and telephone). CONCLUSIONS Surfaces in bleach-cleaned rooms contained a higher proportion of gram-positive microbiota, whereas rooms cleaned with quaternary ammonium compound contained a higher proportion of gram-negative microbiota, suggesting disinfectant products may impact the healthcare environment microbiome.
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Chen B, Han J, Dai H, Jia P. Biocide-tolerance and antibiotic-resistance in community environments and risk of direct transfers to humans: Unintended consequences of community-wide surface disinfecting during COVID-19? ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 283:117074. [PMID: 33848900 PMCID: PMC8019131 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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During the current pandemic, chemical disinfectants are ubiquitously and routinely used in community environments, especially on common touch surfaces in public settings, as a means of controlling the virus spread. An underappreciated risk in current regulatory guidelines and scholarly discussions, however, is that the persisting input of chemical disinfectants can exacerbate the growth of biocide-tolerant and antibiotic-resistant bacteria on those surfaces and allow their direct transfers to humans. For COVID-19, the most commonly used disinfecting agents are quaternary ammonium compounds, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and ethanol, which account for two-thirds of the active ingredients in current EPA-approved disinfectant products for the novel coronavirus. Tolerance to each of these compounds, which can be either intrinsic or acquired, has been observed on various bacterial pathogens. Of those, mutations and horizontal gene transfer, upregulation of efflux pumps, membrane alteration, and biofilm formation are the common mechanisms conferring biocide tolerance in bacteria. Further, the linkage between disinfectant use and antibiotic resistance was suggested in laboratory and real-life settings. Evidence showed that substantial bacterial transfers to hands could effectuate from short contacts with surrounding surfaces and further from fingers to lips. While current literature on disinfectant-induced antimicrobial resistance predominantly focuses on municipal wastes and the natural environments, in reality the community and public settings are most severely impacted by intensive and regular chemical disinfecting during COVID-19 and, due to their proximity to humans, biocide-tolerant and antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerged in these environments may pose risks of direct transfers to humans, particularly in densely populated urban communities. Here we highlight these risk factors by reviewing the most pertinent and up-to-date evidence, and provide several feasible strategies to mitigate these risks in the scenario of a prolonging pandemic.
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- Bo Chen
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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Efficacy of a Next Generation Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Sanitizer on Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas Biofilms and Practical Application in a Food Processing Environment. Appl Microbiol 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/applmicrobiol1010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Foodborne pathogens are known to adhere strongly to surfaces and can form biofilms in food processing facilities; therefore, their potential to contaminate manufactured foods underscores the importance of sanitation. The objectives of this study were to (1) examine the efficacy of a new-generation sanitizer (Decon7) on Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas biofilms, (2) identify biofilm bacteria from workers’ boots in relation to previous sanitizer chemistry, (3) validate the efficacy of Decon7 on biofilm from workers’ boots from an abattoir/food processing environment, and (4) compare the sensitivity of isolated boot biofilm bacteria to new- and early (Bi-Quat)-generation QAC sanitizers. Decon7 was applied at two concentrations (5%, 10%) and was shown to be effective within 1 min of exposure against enhanced biofilms of Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. in 96-well microplates. Decon7 was also used to treat workers’ boots that had accumulated high levels of biofilm bacteria due to ineffective sanitization. Bacteria isolated before enzyme/sanitizer treatment were identified through 16S rRNA PCR and DNA sequencing. All treatments were carried out in triplicate and analyzed by one-way RM-ANOVA or ANOVA using the Holm–Sidak test for pairwise multiple comparisons to determine significant differences (p < 0.05). The data show a significant difference between Decon7 sanitizer treatment and untreated control groups. There was a ~4–5 log reduction in Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. (microplate assay) within the first 1 min of treatment and also a > 3-log reduction in the bacterial population observed in the biofilms from workers’ boots. The new next-generation QAC sanitizers are more effective than prior QAC sanitizers, and enzyme pre-treatment can facilitate biofilm sanitizer penetration on food contact surfaces. The rotation of sanitizer chemistries may prevent the selective retention of chemistry-tolerant microorganisms in processing facilities.
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Course CE, Boerlin P, Slavic D, Vaillancourt JP, Guerin MT. Factors associated with Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli during downtime in commercial broiler chicken barns in Ontario. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101065. [PMID: 33765489 PMCID: PMC8008170 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli are bacteria of concern to veterinary public health and poultry health. Our research aimed to determine the factors associated with S. enterica and E. coli in commercial broiler chicken barns during the rest period between flocks to identify the best methods of sanitation for bacterial load reduction. This involved collecting samples from September 2015 to July 2016 from the floors of 36 barns before sanitation (baseline) and at 2 time intervals after sanitation, followed by microbiological and molecular analysis. A priori variables of interest included sanitation procedure (dry cleaning, wet cleaning, disinfection), sampling point (baseline, 2 d after sanitation, 6 d after sanitation), and flooring type (concrete, wood). The odds of detecting S. enterica were higher on wooden floors that were wet-cleaned than on concrete floors that were dry-cleaned, lower in the winter and spring than in the fall, and lower when samples were collected 2 d and 6 d after sanitation than at baseline. For E. coli, the concentration was higher on wooden floors than on concrete floors and in the summer than in the fall, and it was lower in postsanitation samples from disinfected barns than in presanitation samples from dry-cleaned barns and in the winter than in the fall. Among E. coli isolates, factors associated with the presence of qacEΔ1, a gene associated with resistance to quaternary ammonium compounds, included sanitation procedure, flooring type, cycle length, and the number of times per yr the barn is disinfected. Our findings highlight the importance of cleaning after litter removal, although the sanitation procedure chosen might differ depending on which pathogen is present and causing disease issues; dry cleaning appears to be preferable for S. enterica control, especially in barns with wooden floors, whereas disinfection appears to be preferable for E. coli reduction.
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- Chelsea E Course
- Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
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- Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services Division, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6R8
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- Département de Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada J2S 2M2
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- Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
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Starvation Survival and Biofilm Formation under Subminimum Inhibitory Concentration of QAMs. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:8461245. [PMID: 33511211 PMCID: PMC7822668 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8461245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Quaternary ammonium methacrylates (QAMs) are useful antimicrobial compounds against oral bacteria. Here, we investigated the effects of two QAMs, dimethylaminododecyl methacrylate (DMADDM) and dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM), on biofilm formation, survival and development of tolerance by biofilm, and survival and development of tolerance against QAMs after prolonged starvation. Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), Streptococcus gordonii (S. gordonii), Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), and Actinomyces naeslundii (A. naeslundii) were used. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of QAMs against multispecies biofilm was determined. Biofilm formed under sub-MIC was observed by crystal violet staining and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Metabolic activity was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and lactic acid production measurement. Development of tolerance was determined by MIC values before and after exposure to QAMs or after prolonged starvation. It was found that E. faecalis and S. gordonii could survive and form biofilm under sub-MIC of QAMs. Lactic acid production from biofilms formed under sub-MIC was significantly higher than control specimens (p < 0.05). The exposure to sub-MIC of QAMs promoted biofilm formation, and prolonged starvation or prolonged contact with sub-MIC helped bacteria develop tolerance against killing by QAMs.
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Ramzi A, Oumokhtar B, Ez zoubi Y, Filali Mouatassem T, Benboubker M, El Ouali Lalami A. Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Three Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectants on Different Germs Isolated from the Hospital Environment. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:6509740. [PMID: 33381566 PMCID: PMC7749782 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6509740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The microbiological risk of the hospital environment, including inert surfaces, medical devices, and equipment, represents a real problem. OBJECTIVE This study is aimed at demonstrating and assessing the antibacterial activity of three synthetic disinfectants classified as quaternary ammoniums on different bacterial strains (Gram-negative and Gram-positive like Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Staphylococcus aureus) isolated from the hospital environment. The reference strains included Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 used as negative control strains. METHOD Three quaternary ammonium disinfectants were tested: DDN9® (0.5%) which contains didecylmethylpolyoxyethylammonium propionate as an active substance, spray (0.4%) containing quaternary ammonium compounds, and Phagosurf ND® (0.4%) with didecyldimethylammonium chloride. Their effect was evaluated using the disk diffusion technique and the broth dilution methods, allowing the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and then the Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). RESULT Only the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and some strains of Gram-negative bacteria were inhibited by the three synthetic disinfectants. NDD9® demonstrated an antibacterial effect only against the Gram-positive strains (S. aureus and S. aureus ATCC 29213) with a MIC of 0.25 mg/ml. The disinfectant spray showed effect against all four strains including E. coli (9), S. aureus, E. coli ATCC 25922, and P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 with an inhibitory concentration of 4 mg/ml, while the growth of S. aureus ATCC 29213 was inhibited at 2 mg/ml. The third disinfectant, Phagosurf ND®, inhibited only the growth of S. aureus ATCC 29213 at a MIC of 4 mg/ml. CONCLUSION This study is the first here in Morocco to evaluate the bacterial activity of products intended for the control of the healthcare environment. The results obtained on the three disinfectants tested reveal an ineffectiveness against some isolated strains from the hospital environment.
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- Amal Ramzi
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Fez, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 30000, Morocco
- Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, B.P. 2202-Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Fez, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 30000, Morocco
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- Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Valorization of Bio-resources Team, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology Al-Hoceima, Ajdir 32003, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Preservation of Natural Resources, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Fez 30000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Fez, University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 30000, Morocco
- Medical and Nursing Department, Hassan II University Teaching Hospital of Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, B.P. 2202-Route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Preservation of Natural Resources, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Fez 30000, Morocco
- Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Fez, Regional Health Directorate, El Ghassani Hospital, Fez 30000, Morocco
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Alsayari A, Muhsinah AB, Asiri YI, Alfaifi MY, Elbehairi SEI, Alatibi F, El‐Sayed NNE, Mabkhot YN. Synthesis of antimicrobial agents of tetra‐substituted thiophenes from ethyl 5‐(2‐bromoacetyl)‐4‐phenyl‐2‐(phenylamino)thiophene‐3‐carboxylate. J Heterocycl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jhet.3999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Abdulrahman Alsayari
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of PharmacyKing Khalid University Abha Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of PharmacyKing Khalid University Abha Saudi Arabia
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- King Khalid UniversityFaculty of Science, Biology Department Abha Saudi Arabia
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- King Khalid UniversityFaculty of Science, Biology Department Abha Saudi Arabia
- Cell Culture LabEgyptian Organization for Biological Products and Vaccines (VACSERA Holding Company) Giza Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceKing Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceKing Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
- National Organization for Drug Control and Research Giza Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of PharmacyKing Khalid University Abha Saudi Arabia
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Khan M, Stapleton F, Willcox MDP. Susceptibility of Contact Lens-Related Pseudomonas aeruginosa Keratitis Isolates to Multipurpose Disinfecting Solutions, Disinfectants, and Antibiotics. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2020; 9:2. [PMID: 32821474 PMCID: PMC7401903 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.5.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose This study analyzed the susceptibilities of 17 contact lens (CL)-related keratitis isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Australia to antibiotics, multipurpose contact lens disinfecting solutions (MPDS), and disinfectants through minimum inhibitory (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentrations. Methods Antibiotics included ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gentamicin, tobramycin, piperacillin, imipenem, ceftazidime, and polymyxin B. The MPDS OPTI-FREE PureMoist, Complete RevitaLens OcuTec, Biotrue, and Renu Advanced Formula and the constituent disinfectants; alexidine dihydrochloride, polyquaternium-1, polyaminopropyl biguanide, and myristamidopropyl dimethylamine (Aldox) were analyzed. The combined susceptibility of disinfectants based on the MPDS formulation was assessed through fractional inhibitory concentration. Results All isolates were susceptible to levofloxacin and gentamicin, 2/17 were resistant to ciprofloxacin; 1/17 was resistant to tobramycin, piperacillin, and polymyxin; and 3/17 were resistant to ceftazidime whereas 12/17 were resistant to imipenem. Of the four MPDSs, for Renu Advanced Formula 8/17 strains have an MIC ≤ 11.36 for OPTI-FREE PureMoist 14/17 strains have an MIC ≤ 11.36% for Complete RevitaLens 9/17 strains have an MIC ≤ 11.36, and for Biotrue 5/17 strains have MIC = 11.36. All strains were killed by 100% MPDS. At the concentrations used in the MPDSs, individual disinfectants were not active. From three tested isolates, no synergy was found in dual combinations of disinfectants. However, synergy was found for triple combination of disinfectants for three tested strains. Conclusions Australian CL-related isolates of P aeruginosa were susceptible to most antibiotics. There was variability in susceptibility to different MPDS. Individual disinfectant excipients had limited activity. The combination of the disinfectants showed synergy, antagonism, and no interaction. Translational Relevance This study will help to choose better preventive and treatment measures for microbial keratitis.
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- Mahjabeen Khan
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Han Y, Zhou ZC, Zhu L, Wei YY, Feng WQ, Xu L, Liu Y, Lin ZJ, Shuai XY, Zhang ZJ, Chen H. The impact and mechanism of quaternary ammonium compounds on the transmission of antibiotic resistance genes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:28352-28360. [PMID: 31372954 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05673-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The emergence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in microbes can be largely attributed to the abuse and misuse of antibiotics and biocides. Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) have been used worldwide as common disinfectants and detergents; however, their potential impact on the spread and diffusion of ARGs is still unknown. In this study, we detected the QAC resistance gene (qacEΔ1), the 1 integron gene (intI1), and 12 ARGs (sul1, sul2, cfr, cml, fexA, tetA, tetG, tetQ, tetX, ermB, blaTEM, and dfrA1) in 48 water samples from three watersheds by quantitative PCR (qPCR). We investigated the evolution of bacterial antibiotic resistance under QAC and antibiotic environmental pressures by long-term continuous culture. In addition, five QACs were selected to investigate the effect of QAC on the efficiency of conjugation transfer. The changes in bacterial cell membrane and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were detected by flow cytometry, revealing the mechanism by which QAC affects the spread of antibiotic resistance. Our results showed that the QAC resistance gene was ubiquitous in watersheds and it had significant correlation with intI1 and seven ARGs (r = 0.999, p < 0.01). QACs could increase the resistance of bacteria to multiple antibiotics. Furthermore, all five QACs promoted the conjugation transfer of the RP4 plasmid; the optimal concentration of QACs was about 10-1-10-2 mg/L and their transfer efficiencies were between 1.33 × 10-6 and 8.87 × 10-5. QACs enhanced membrane permeability of bacterial cells and stimulated bacteria to produce ROS, which potentially promoted the transfer of plasmids between bacteria. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that QACs may facilitate the evolution and gene transfer of antibiotic resistance gene among microbiome.
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- Yue Han
- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Environmental Technology, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Perinelli DR, Petrelli D, Vitali LA, Vllasaliu D, Cespi M, Giorgioni G, Elmowafy E, Bonacucina G, Palmieri GF. Quaternary ammonium surfactants derived from leucine and methionine: Novel challenging surface active molecules with antimicrobial activity. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2019.03.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Study of Disinfectant Resistance Genes in Ocular Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotics (Basel) 2018; 7:antibiotics7040088. [PMID: 30326554 PMCID: PMC6315377 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics7040088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: The prevalence of disinfectant resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is on the rise. P. aeruginosa is the most common bacteria isolated from cases of microbial keratitis. Many multi-purpose contact lens disinfectant solutions are available to decontaminate contact lenses before use and to help reduce the incidence of infections. However, with increasing disinfectant resistance, the effect of multi-purpose disinfectant solutions may diminish. The goal of this study was to examine genes associated with disinfectant resistance in ocular isolates of P. aeruginosa and understand the strain’s susceptibility to different multipurpose disinfectant solutions. Methods: Seven potential disinfectant resistance genes were used in BLASTn searches against the whole genomes of 13 eye isolates of P. aeruginosa. A microdilution broth method was used to examine susceptibility to four different multipurpose disinfectant solutions. Results: All strains possessed the sugE2, sugE3 and emrE (qacE) genes. The sugE1 and qacEdelta1 genes were present in 6/13 isolates. No strains contained the qacF or qacG genes. All tested disinfectant solutions had the ability to kill all test strains at 100% concentration, with some strains being susceptible at 1:8 dilutions of the disinfecting solutions. However, the presence of disinfectant resistance genes was not associated with susceptibility to multi-purpose disinfectants. Conclusion: All four tested contact lens disinfectant preparations are effective against P. aeruginosa isolates regardless of the presence of disinfectant resistance genes.
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Sousa-Silva M, Simões M, Melo L, Machado I. Pseudomonas fluorescens tolerance to benzyldimethyldodecyl ammonium chloride: Altered phenotype and cross-resistance. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2018; 15:188-195. [PMID: 30026133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2018.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Revised: 06/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Benzyldimethyldodecyl ammonium chloride (BDMDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) with bactericidal action that is used as an active molecule in detergent formulations. Pseudomonas fluorescens is a Gram-negative bacterium with versatile metabolism that is frequently present in biofilms on industrial surfaces. This work reports P. fluorescens adaptation to BDMDAC and subsequent concurrent reduced susceptibility to the QAC benzalkonium chloride (BAC) and the antimicrobial ciprofloxacin (CIP). METHODS Stepwise adaptation to increasing concentrations of BDMDAC was easily achieved and caused changes in the bacterial phenotype of P. fluorescens. Adaptation was evaluated through minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) determination and was subsequently confirmed by time-kill curves. Biofilm phenotype (biomass and number of cells) was characterised for the adapted and reference strains after treatment with BDMDAC, BAC and CIP. RESULTS Susceptibility to BAC and CIP was reduced in adapted P. fluorescens. Biofilms developed by the adapted strain had 20% more mass and a higher number of bacteria (2 log). CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that exposure to sublethal concentrations of BDMDAC may select tolerant strains to that product as well as to related products and unrelated antimicrobial agents.
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- Maria Sousa-Silva
- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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In-depth knowledge of disinfection and sterilization is a key component of infection control. Sterilization completely removes a spore, whereas disinfection cannot. Disinfectants are classified as oxidants and non-oxidants. The decision regarding which method to apply is based on Spaulding's classification. In this article, disinfection and sterilization are thoroughly reviewed, and extensive information from basic to practical points is discussed.
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- Jin Hong Yoo
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Yossa N, Arce G, Smiley J, Jo Huang MC, Yin L, Bell R, Tallent S, Brown E, Hammack T. Survival and detection ofBacillus cereusin the presence ofEscherichia coli,Salmonella enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosaandCandida albicansafter rechallenge in make-up removers. Int J Cosmet Sci 2017; 40:67-74. [DOI: 10.1111/ics.12434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- N. Yossa
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Oak Ridge 1299 Bethel Valley Rd Oak Ridge TN 37830 USA
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Oak Ridge 1299 Bethel Valley Rd Oak Ridge TN 37830 USA
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Oak Ridge 1299 Bethel Valley Rd Oak Ridge TN 37830 USA
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Cosmetics and Colors; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Analytics and Outreach; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Office of Regulatory Science; 5001 Campus Dr College Park MD 20740 USA
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Wickham G. An investigation into the relative resistances of common bacterial pathogens to quaternary ammonium cation disinfectants. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/biohorizons/hzx008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Gregory Wickham
- Department of Biological Science, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom
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Jiao Y, Niu LN, Ma S, Li J, Tay FR, Chen JH. Quaternary ammonium-based biomedical materials: State-of-the-art, toxicological aspects and antimicrobial resistance. Prog Polym Sci 2017; 71:53-90. [PMID: 32287485 PMCID: PMC7111226 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 306] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Microbial infections affect humans worldwide. Many quaternary ammonium compounds have been synthesized that are not only antibacterial, but also possess antifungal, antiviral and anti-matrix metalloproteinase capabilities. Incorporation of quaternary ammonium moieties into polymers represents one of the most promising strategies for preparation of antimicrobial biomaterials. Various polymerization techniques have been employed to prepare antimicrobial surfaces with quaternary ammonium functionalities; in particular, syntheses involving controlled radical polymerization techniques enable precise control over macromolecular structure, order and functionality. Although recent publications report exciting advances in the biomedical field, some of these technological developments have also been accompanied by potential toxicological and antimicrobial resistance challenges. Recent evidenced-based data on the biomedical applications of antimicrobial quaternary ammonium-containing biomaterials that are based on randomized human clinical trials, the golden standard in contemporary medicinal science, are included in the present review. This should help increase visibility, stimulate debates and spur conversations within a wider scientific community on the implications and plausibility for future developments of quaternary ammonium-based antimicrobial biomaterials.
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- Yang Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Department of Stomatology, PLA Army General Hospital, 100700, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Xijing Hospital Affiliated to the Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Endodontics, The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
- Corresponding authors.
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Corresponding authors.
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Dirain CO, Silva RC, Antonelli PJ. Prevention of biofilm formation by polyquaternary polymer. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 88:157-62. [PMID: 27497405 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 07/01/2016] [Accepted: 07/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Biofilm formation has been linked to device-associated infections in otolaryngology. This study was conducted to determine if a microbicidal polyquaternary polymer, poly diallyl-dimethylammonium chloride (pDADMAC) could prevent biofilm development by pathogens that commonly cause implant infections, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. METHODS AND MATERIALS This study was prospective and controlled in vitro microbiological study. Polyurethane tubes (20 per treatment) with and without a polyquaternary polymer coating were briefly exposed to plasma or saline, then to S. aureus or P. aeruginosa. Polyurethane tubes were incubated in growth media. After 4 days, antibiotics were added to kill planktonic bacteria. S. aureus or P. aeruginosa bacterial counts and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were performed. RESULTS S. aureus biofilm counts were reduced by 8 logs on tubes with polyquaternary polymer coating compared to the control tubes, either with plasma (3.67E+01 ± 7.30E+01 vs 1.08E+09 ± 4.81E+08; P < 0.0001) or without plasma (3.70E+00 ± 1.10E+01 vs 6.50E+08 ± 2.79E+08; P < 0.0001). P. aeruginosa biofilm formation was also reduced on tubes with polyquaternary polymer, either with plasma (2.90E+07 ± 1.71E+07 vs 9.16E+08 ± 4.43E+08; P < 0.0001) or without plasma (2.50E+07 ± 9.54E+06 vs 3.35E+08 ± 2.18E+08; P < 0.001), but the reduction was only 1 log. On control tubes, plasma promoted S. aureus (1.08E+09 ± 4.81E+08 vs 6.05E+08 ± 2.79E+08; P < 0.0001) and P. aeruginosa (9.16E+08 ± 4.43E+08 vs 3.35E+08 ± 2.18E+08; P < 0.0001) bacterial counts but not on the tubes coated with polyquaternary polymer. CONCLUSIONS Incorporation of the microbicidal polyquaternary polymer, pDADMAC, into polyurethane dramatically inhibits S. aureus biofilm formation. Further research is warranted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technology in otolaryngologic implants.
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- Carolyn O Dirain
- Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Kitagawa H, Izutani N, Kitagawa R, Maezono H, Yamaguchi M, Imazato S. Evolution of resistance to cationic biocides in Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis. J Dent 2016; 47:18-22. [PMID: 26904979 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2016.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate whether Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis develop resistance to the cationic biocides chlorhexidine (CHX), cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), and 12-methacryloyloxydodecylpyridinium bromide (MDPB). METHODS The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of CHX, CPC, and MDPB were assessed after repeated exposure of S. mutans and E. faecalis to these biocides. Cell-surface hydrophobicity and protein expression profiles of bacterial cells were examined to elucidate possible resistance mechanisms. RESULTS The MIC of CHX against E. faecalis showed constant increases up to 10 passages. No changes in the MICs of CPC and MDPB against E. faecalis were observed. The MICs of CHX, CPC, and MDPB against S. mutans did not increase. The surface hydrophobicity of E. faecalis significantly increased with increasing exposure to CHX and CPC. However, changes in protein expression profiles were only found in CHX-adapted E. faecalis, as evidenced by the emergence of a novel, approximately 19-kDa band following sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. CONCLUSIONS While E. faecalis and S. mutans did not exhibit increased resistance to CPC or MDPB, repeated exposure of E. faecalis to CHX led to resistance. It is likely that the acquisition of resistance is related to an altered protein composition. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Alkyl pyridinium compounds, such as CPC and MDPB, could have a lower risk to cause adaptation of E. faecalis, which is advantageous compared with CHX.
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- Haruaki Kitagawa
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Yatvin J, Gao J, Locklin J. Durable defense: robust and varied attachment of non-leaching poly"-onium" bactericidal coatings to reactive and inert surfaces. Chem Commun (Camb) 2015; 50:9433-42. [PMID: 24882521 DOI: 10.1039/c4cc02803a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Developing antimicrobial coatings to eliminate biotic contamination is a critical need for all surfaces, including medical, industrial, and domestic materials. The wide variety of materials used in these fields, from natural polymers to metals, require coatings that not only are antimicrobial, but also contain different surface chemistries for covalent immobilization. Alkyl "-onium" salts are potent biocides that have defied bacterial resistance mechanisms when confined to an interface. In this feature article, we highlight the various methods used to covalently immobilize bactericidal polymers to different surfaces and further examine the mechanistic aspects of biocidal action with these surface bound poly"-onium" salts.
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- Jeremy Yatvin
- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering, and Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, 220 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, USA.
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Borges A, Abreu AC, Ferreira C, Saavedra MJ, Simões LC, Simões M. Antibacterial activity and mode of action of selected glucosinolate hydrolysis products against bacterial pathogens. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2015; 52:4737-48. [PMID: 26243895 PMCID: PMC4519465 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-014-1533-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 02/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Plants contain numerous components that are important sources of new bioactive molecules with antimicrobial properties. Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are plant secondary metabolites found in cruciferous vegetables that are arising as promising antimicrobial agents in food industry. The aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial activity of two isothiocyanates (ITCs), allylisothiocyanate (AITC) and 2-phenylethylisothiocyanate (PEITC) against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes. The antibacterial mode of action was also characterized by the assessment of different physiological indices: membrane integrity, intracellular potassium release, physicochemical surface properties and surface charge. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of AITC and PEITC was 100 μg/mL for all bacteria. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the ITCs was at least 10 times higher than the MIC. Both AITC and PEITC changed the membrane properties of the bacteria decreasing their surface charge and compromising the integrity of the cytoplasmatic membrane with consequent potassium leakage and propidium iodide uptake. The surface hydrophobicity was also non-specifically altered (E. coli and L. monocytogenes become less hydrophilic; P. aeruginosa and S. aureus become more hydrophilic). This study shows that AITC and PEITC have strong antimicrobial potential against the bacteria tested, through the disruption of the bacterial cell membranes. Moreover, phytochemicals are highlighted as a valuable sustainable source of new bioactive products.
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- Anabela Borges
- />LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- />CECAV-Veterinary and Animal Science Research Center, Veterinary Science Department, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- />LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- />LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- />CECAV-Veterinary and Animal Science Research Center, Veterinary Science Department, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- />LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- />IBB-Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- />LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Quaternary ammonium disinfectants: microbial adaptation, degradation and ecology. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2015; 33:296-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2015.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Revised: 03/22/2015] [Accepted: 03/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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AbuO, a TolC-like outer membrane protein of Acinetobacter baumannii, is involved in antimicrobial and oxidative stress resistance. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2014; 59:1236-45. [PMID: 25512405 DOI: 10.1128/aac.03626-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Although Acinetobacter baumannii is well accepted as a nosocomial pathogen, only a few of the outer membrane proteins (OMPs) have been functionally characterized. In this study, we demonstrate the biological functions of AbuO, a homolog of TolC from Escherichia coli. Inactivation of abuO led to increased sensitivity to high osmolarity and oxidative stress challenge. The ΔabuO mutant displayed increased susceptibility to antibiotics, such as amikacin, carbenicillin, ceftriaxone, meropenem, streptomycin, and tigecycline, and hospital-based disinfectants, such as benzalkonium chloride and chlorhexidine. The reverse transcription (RT)-PCR analysis indicated increased expression of efflux pumps (resistance nodulation cell division [RND] efflux pump acrD, 8-fold; SMR-type emrE homolog, 12-fold; and major facilitator superfamily [MFS]-type ampG homolog, 2.7-fold) and two-component response regulators (baeR, 4.67-fold; ompR, 10.43-fold) in the ΔabuO mutant together with downregulation of rstA (4.22-fold) and the pilin chaperone (9-fold). The isogenic mutant displayed lower virulence in a nematode model (P<0.01). Experimental evidence for the binding of MerR-type transcriptional regulator SoxR to radiolabeled abuO promoter suggests regulation of abuO by SoxR in A. baumannii.
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Microbial community degradation of widely used quaternary ammonium disinfectants. Appl Environ Microbiol 2014; 80:5892-900. [PMID: 24951783 DOI: 10.1128/aem.01255-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Benzalkonium chlorides (BACs) are disinfectants widely used in a variety of clinical and environmental settings to prevent microbial infections, and they are frequently detected in nontarget environments, such as aquatic and engineered biological systems, even at toxic levels. Therefore, microbial degradation of BACs has important ramifications for alleviating disinfectant toxicity in nontarget environments as well as compromising disinfectant efficacy in target environments. However, how natural microbial communities respond to BAC exposure and what genes underlie BAC biodegradation remain elusive. Our previous metagenomic analysis of a river sediment microbial community revealed that BAC exposure selected for a low-diversity community, dominated by several members of the Pseudomonas genus that quickly degraded BACs. To elucidate the genetic determinants of BAC degradation, we conducted time-series metatranscriptomic analysis of this microbial community during a complete feeding cycle with BACs as the sole carbon and energy source under aerobic conditions. Metatranscriptomic profiles revealed a candidate gene for BAC dealkylation, the first step in BAC biodegradation that results in a product 500 times less toxic. Subsequent biochemical assays and isolate characterization verified that the putative amine oxidase gene product was functionally capable of initiating BAC degradation. Our analysis also revealed cooperative interactions among community members to alleviate BAC toxicity, such as the further degradation of BAC dealkylation by-products by organisms not encoding amine oxidase. Collectively, our results advance the understanding of BAC aerobic biodegradation and provide genetic biomarkers to assess the critical first step of this process in nontarget environments.
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Abdallah M, Benoliel C, Drider D, Dhulster P, Chihib NE. Biofilm formation and persistence on abiotic surfaces in the context of food and medical environments. Arch Microbiol 2014; 196:453-72. [PMID: 24744186 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-014-0983-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2013] [Revised: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces in food and medical sectors constitutes a great public health concerns. In fact, biofilms present a persistent source for pathogens, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, which lead to severe infections such as foodborne and nosocomial infections. Such biofilms are also a source of material deterioration and failure. The environmental conditions, commonly met in food and medical area, seem also to enhance the biofilm formation and their resistance to disinfectant agents. In this regard, this review highlights the effect of environmental conditions on bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces in the context of food and medical environment. It also describes the current and emergent strategies used to study the biofilm formation and its eradication. The mechanisms of biofilm resistance to commercialized disinfectants are also discussed, since this phenomenon remains unclear to date.
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- Marwan Abdallah
- Laboratoire de Procédés Biologiques, Génie Enzymatique et Microbien (ProBioGEM), IUT A/Polytech'Lille, Université de Lille1-Science et Technologies, Avenue Paul Langevin, 59655, Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France
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Gnanadhas DP, Marathe SA, Chakravortty D. Biocides--resistance, cross-resistance mechanisms and assessment. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2012; 22:191-206. [PMID: 23215733 DOI: 10.1517/13543784.2013.748035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD Antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens has increased worldwide leading to treatment failures. Concerns have been raised about the use of biocides as a contributing factor to the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development. In vitro studies demonstrating increase in resistance have often been cited as evidence for increased risks. It is therefore important to understand the mechanisms of resistance employed by bacteria toward biocides used in consumer products and their potential to impart cross-resistance to therapeutic antibiotics. AREAS COVERED In this review, the mechanisms of resistance and cross-resistance reported in the literature toward biocides commonly used in consumer products are summarized. The physiological and molecular techniques used in describing and examining these mechanisms are reviewed and application of these techniques for systematic assessment of biocides for their potential to develop resistance and/or cross-resistance is discussed. EXPERT OPINION The guidelines in the usage of biocides in household or industrial purpose should be monitored and regulated to avoid the emergence of any MDR strains. The genetic and molecular methods to monitor the resistance development to biocides should be developed and included in preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Divya Prakash Gnanadhas
- Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Biosafety Laboratories, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Holdsworth SR, Law CJ. The major facilitator superfamily transporter MdtM contributes to the intrinsic resistance of Escherichia coli to quaternary ammonium compounds. J Antimicrob Chemother 2012; 68:831-9. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dks491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PA2800 plays an important role in both antibiotic susceptibility and virulence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Curr Microbiol 2012; 65:601-9. [PMID: 22878555 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-012-0196-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 07/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important human pathogen which causes a variety of infections. P. aeruginosa infections are often difficult to treat due to the pathogen's resistance to many antibiotics. Previously, it has been reported that a transposon insertion mutant in gene PA2800 of P. aeruginosa PAO1 was more sensitive to tetracycline and ciprofloxacin. Further characterization of this gene, a vacJ homolog, in this study indicated that this gene plays an important role in both antibiotic susceptibility and virulence in P. aeruginosa. The role of PA2800 in antibiotic susceptibility probably signifies its involvement in maintaining outer membrane stability, similar to the role of vacJ in E. coli and Shigella flexneri. However, in contrast to vacJ in other bacteria, PA2800 also affects antibiotic susceptibility by affecting the expression of oprH in P. aeruginosa. As shown by in vivo studies using a Drosophila melanogaster infection model, significantly increased virulence was observed in the PA2800 mutant when compared to the wild type, and such a difference is likely a result of disrupted outer membrane stability and altered expression of znuA in the mutant. The role of PA2800 or vacJ in antibiotic susceptibility and pathogenicity seems to be unique in P. aeruginosa in which it affects both outer membrane stability as well as gene expression.
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Emergence of resistance to antibacterial agents: the role of quaternary ammonium compounds--a critical review. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2012; 39:381-9. [PMID: 22421329 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2012.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 343] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2012] [Accepted: 01/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely distributed in hospitals, industry and cosmetics. Little attention has been focused on the potential impact of QACs on the emergence of antibiotic resistance in patients and the environment. To assess this issue, we conducted a literature review on QAC chemical structure, fields of application, mechanism of action, susceptibility testing, prevalence, and co- or cross-resistance to antibiotics. Special attention was paid to the effects of QACs on microflora; in particular, the issue of the potential of QACs for applying selective pressure on multiple-antibiotic-resistant organisms was raised. It was found that there is a lack of standardised procedures for interpreting susceptibility test results. QACs have different impacts on the minimum inhibitory concentrations of antibacterials depending on the antibacterial compound investigated, the resistance genes involved, the measuring methodology and the interpretative criteria. The unmet needs for adequate detection of reduced susceptibility to QACs and antibiotics include (i) a consensus definition for resistance, (ii) epidemiological cut-off values and (iii) clinical resistance breakpoints. This review advocates the design of international guidelines for QAC use.
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Bischoff M, Bauer J, Preikschat P, Schwaiger K, Mölle G, Hölzel C. First Detection of the Antiseptic Resistance GeneqacA/B inEnterococcus faecalis. Microb Drug Resist 2012; 18:7-12. [DOI: 10.1089/mdr.2011.0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Meike Bischoff
- Chair of Animal Hygiene, Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Hygiene, Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany
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- Research Coordination and Risk Assessment, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, LGL, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Hygiene, Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany
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- Research Coordination and Risk Assessment, Bavarian Health and Food Safety Authority, LGL, Erlangen, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Hygiene, Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany
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Machado I, Graça J, Sousa AM, Lopes SP, Pereira MO. Effect of antimicrobial residues on early adhesion and biofilm formation by wild-type and benzalkonium chloride-adapted Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BIOFOULING 2011; 27:1151-1159. [PMID: 22098457 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2011.636148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Antimicrobial residue deposition can change the physico-chemical properties of bacteria and surfaces and thus promote or impair bacterial adhesion. This study focuses on benzalkonium chloride (BC) deposition on polystyrene (PS) surfaces and the influence of this conditioning film on the physico-chemical properties of PS and on early adhesion and biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa wild-type and its laboratory BC-adapted strain. The latter readily acquired the ability to grow in BC, and also exhibited physico-chemical surface changes. The existence of residues on PS surfaces altered their hydrophobicity and favoured adhesion as determined by the free energy and early adhesion characterization. Adapted bacteria revealed a higher ability to adhere to surfaces and to develop biofilms, especially on BC-conditioned surfaces, which thereby could enhance resistance to sanitation attempts. These findings highlight the importance of investigations concerning the antimicrobial deposition effect after cleaning procedures, which may encourage bacterial adhesion, especially of bacteria that have been previously exposed to chemical stresses.
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- Idalina Machado
- IBB - Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal
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Mc Cay PH, Ocampo-Sosa AA, Fleming GTA. Effect of subinhibitory concentrations of benzalkonium chloride on the competitiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa grown in continuous culture. Microbiology (Reading) 2010; 156:30-38. [DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.029751-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study investigates the link between adaptation to biocides and antibiotics in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. An enrichment continuous culture of P. aeruginosa NCIMB 10421 (MIC 25 mg BKC l−1) was operated (D=0.04 h−1, 792 h) with added benzalkonium chloride (BKC). A derivative, PA-29 (696 h), demonstrated a >12-fold decrease in sensitivity to the biocide (MIC >350 mg BKC l−1). The variant demonstrated a 256-fold increase in resistance to ciprofloxacin, with a mutation in the gyrA gene (Thr-83→Ile). Similarly, culturing of the original strain in a continuous-culture system with ciprofloxacin selection pressure led to the evolution of BKC-adapted populations (MIC 100 mg BKC l−1). Efflux pump activity predominantly contributed to the developed phenotype of PA-29. An amino acid substitution (Val-51→Ala) in nfxB, the Mex efflux system regulator gene, was observed for PA-29. Overexpression of both MexAB-OprM and MexCD-OprJ was recorded for PA-29. Similarly, mexR, a repressor of the Mex system, was downregulated. Competition studies were carried out in continuous culture between PA-29 and the original strain (in the presence of subinhibitory concentrations of BKC). The outcome of competition was influenced by the concentration of biocide used and the nature of limiting nutrient. The inclusion of 1 mg BKC l−1 in the medium feed was sufficient to select (S=0.011) for the BKC-adapted strain in magnesium-limited culture. Conversely, the presence of 10 mg BKC l−1 in the medium supply was insufficient to select for the same organism (S=−0.017) in the glucose-limited culture. These results indicate the importance of environmental conditions on selection and maintenance of biocide adaptation.
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- Paul H. Mc Cay
- Department of Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Mutational upregulation of a resistance-nodulation-cell division-type multidrug efflux pump, SdeAB, upon exposure to a biocide, cetylpyridinium chloride, and antibiotic resistance in Serratia marcescens. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2009; 53:5230-5. [PMID: 19752278 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00631-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Serratia marcescens is an important opportunistic pathogen in hospitals, where quaternary ammonium compounds are often used for disinfection. The aim of this study is to elucidate the effect of a biocide on the emergence of biocide- and antibiotic-resistant mutants and to characterize the molecular mechanism of biocide resistance in Serratia marcescens. A quaternary ammonium compound-resistant strain, CRes01, was selected by exposing a wild-type strain of S. marcescens to cetylpyridinium chloride. The CRes01 cells exhibited 2- to 16-fold more resistance than the wild-type cells to biocides and antibiotics, including cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine gluconate, fluoroquinolones, tetracycline, and chloramphenicol, and showed increased susceptibilities to beta-lactam antibiotics and N-dodecylpyridinium iodide. Mutant cells accumulated lower levels of norfloxacin than the parent cells in an energized state but not in a de-energized state, suggesting that the strain produced a multidrug efflux pump(s). To verify this assumption, we knocked out a putative efflux pump gene, sdeAB, in CRes01 and found that the knockout restored susceptibility to most quaternary ammonium compounds and antibiotics, to which the CRes01 strain showed resistance. On the basis of these and other results, we concluded that S. marcescens gains resistance to both biocides and antibiotics by expressing the SdeAB efflux pump upon exposure to cetylpyridinium chloride.
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Adris P, Lopez-Estraño C, Chung KT. The metabolic activation of 2-aminofluorine, 4-aminobiphenyl, and benzidine by cytochrome P-450-107S1 of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Toxicol In Vitro 2007; 21:1663-71. [PMID: 17826028 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2007.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2007] [Revised: 07/02/2007] [Accepted: 07/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important opportunistic pathogen of the human urinary bladder. Similar to rat liver S9, the cell-free extract from P. aeruginosa caused significant increase of histidine reversion numbers with the Salmonella typhimurium tester strain TA98 in the Ames Salmonella mutagenicity assay in the presence of either 2-aminofluorene, 4-aminobiphenyl, or benzidine procarcinogens. The presence of cytochrome P-450 protein in the cell-free extract was demonstrated by the carbon monoxide difference spectrum. We employed gene knockout technology to inactivate one of the three known putative cytochrome P-450 genes of P. aeruginosa, namely CYP107S1, which we postulated to be the most likely to induce activation. The ampicillin resistant gene from PUC19 DNA confers carbenicillin resistance to P. aeruginosa. We inserted a synthetic ampicillin gene flanked by 40 base-pairs of the 5' and 3' untranslated region of the CYP gene by electroporating the synthetic gene into electrocompetent P. aeruginosa cells. CYP107S1 knockout strains were selected on 1000 microg/ml carbenicillin plates. A single cloned carbenicillin resistant colony was isolated and used to determine its mutagenic capacity using Ames Salmonella mutagenicity assay. The results showed that Salmonella TA98 tester strain returned the number of revertants to its baselines level indicating the lack of metabolic activation of procarcinogens in the P. aeruginosa CYP107S1 knockout cell-free extract. In addition, the characteristic cytochrome P-450 peak determined by the carbon monoxide difference spectrum was completely absent in the cell-free extract from this CYP107S1 knockout strain bacterium. Homologous recombination of the synthetic ampicillin gene on the CYP 107S1 P-450 locus was confirmed by PCR on purified genomic DNA extracted from the knockout bacterium. The metabolic activation of tested procarcinogens is, therefore, carried out by CYP107S1 in P. aeruginosa.
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- Piyatilake Adris
- Department of Biology, The University of Memphis, 3774 Walker Street, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
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Mangalappalli-Illathu AK, Korber DR. Adaptive resistance and differential protein expression of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis biofilms exposed to benzalkonium chloride. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2006; 50:3588-96. [PMID: 16940079 PMCID: PMC1635200 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00573-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2006] [Revised: 06/02/2006] [Accepted: 08/18/2006] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The development of adaptive resistance of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis ATCC 4931 biofilms following exposure to benzalkonium chloride (BC) either continuously (1 microg ml(-1)) or intermittently (10 microg ml(-1) for 10 min daily) was examined. Biofilms adapted to BC over a 144-h period could survive a normally lethal BC challenge (500 microg ml(-1) for 10 min) and then regrow, as determined by increases in biofilm thickness, total biomass, and the ratio of the viable biomass to the nonviable biomass. Exposure of untreated control biofilms to the lethal BC challenge resulted in biofilm erosion and cell death. Proteins found to be up-regulated following BC adaptation were those involved in energy metabolism (TpiA and Eno), amino acid and protein biosynthesis (WrbA, TrxA, RplL, Tsf, Tuf, DsbA, and RpoZ), nutrient binding (FruB), adaptation (CspA), detoxification (Tpx, SodB, and a probable peroxidase), and degradation of 1,2-propanediol (PduJ and PduA). A putative universal stress protein (YnaF) was also found to be up-regulated. Proteins involved in proteolysis (DegQ), cell envelope formation (RfbH), adaptation (UspA), heat shock response (DnaK), and broad regulatory functions (Hns) were found to be down-regulated following adaptation. An overall increase in cellular protein biosynthesis was deduced from the significant up-regulation of ribosomal subunit proteins, translation elongation factors, and amino acid biosynthesis protein and down-regulation of serine endoprotease. The cold shock response, stress response, and detoxification are suggested to play roles in the adaptive resistance of Salmonella serovar Enteritidis biofilms to BC.
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- Anil K Mangalappalli-Illathu
- Department of Applied Microbiology and Food Science, 51 Campus Dr., University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A8, Canada
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Moorman M, Nettleton W, Ryser E, Linz J, Pestka J. Altered sensitivity to a quaternary ammonium sanitizer in stressed Listeria innocua. J Food Prot 2005; 68:1659-63. [PMID: 21132975 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-68.8.1659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Chemical sanitizers are commonly used to inactivate Listeria monocytogenes and other Listeria species that persist in food-processing environments after cleaning. In this study, Listeria innocua cultures were exposed to acid, heat, cold, and starvation stress and then assessed for sensitivity to the quaternary ammonium compound cetrimide. Unstressed and stressed cultures were exposed to cetrimide for 3 min, neutralized, and plated on tryptic soy agar with yeast extract to determine the percentage of survivors. Relative to controls, L. innocua exposed to acid and starvation conditions was less sensitive to cetrimide, whereas heat and cold stress increased cetrimide sensitivity (P < 0.05). The diminished sensitivity of acid- and starvation-stressed L. innocua to cetrimide suggests that these stressors might increase the persistence of this organism within food-manufacturing facilities. In contrast, enhanced L. innocua sensitivity to cetrimide following heat and cold stress suggests that these interventions might increase sanitation efficacy.
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- M Moorman
- Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, USA
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McBain AJ, Ledder RG, Moore LE, Catrenich CE, Gilbert P. Effects of quaternary-ammonium-based formulations on bacterial community dynamics and antimicrobial susceptibility. Appl Environ Microbiol 2004; 70:3449-56. [PMID: 15184143 PMCID: PMC427781 DOI: 10.1128/aem.70.6.3449-3456.2004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2003] [Accepted: 02/20/2004] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely used as adjuncts to hygiene in domestic cleaning products. Current concern that the increased use of such biocides in consumer products might contribute to the emergence of antibiotic resistance has led us to examine the effects of a QAC-containing domestic cleaning fluid on the population dynamics and antimicrobial susceptibility of domestic sink drain biofilm communities. QAC susceptibilities of numerically dominant, culturable drain bacteria (15 genera, 17 species) were determined in vitro before and after repeated QAC exposure (14 passages). A fully characterized drain microcosm was then exposed to short-term (12 days) and long-term (3 months) dosing with a QAC-containing domestic detergent (QD). QAC exposure of isolated cultures caused both increases (three species) and circa twofold decreases (six species) in QAC susceptibility. The susceptibility of Ralstonia sp. was considerably decreased following 14 consecutive QAC passages. Control drain microcosm biofilms maintained dynamic stability, as evidenced by culture and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis. Bacterial population densities were largely unaffected during short-term exposure to use levels of QD, although 50% QD caused circa 10-fold viability reductions. DGGE analysis supported these observations; identified the major microcosm genera as Pseudomonas, Pseudoalteromonas, Erwinia, and Enterobacter, and showed that aeromonads increased in abundance under 10 to 50% QD. Long-term exposure of the microcosms to QD did not significantly alter the pattern of antimicrobial susceptibility. These data demonstrate the recalcitrance of domestic drain biofilms toward QAC and that although repeated QAC exposure of drain isolates in pure culture results in susceptibility change in some test bacteria, such changes do not necessarily occur within complex communities.
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- Andrew J McBain
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
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