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Abdelaziz MNS, Zayda MG, Maung AT, El-Telbany M, Mohammadi TN, Lwin SZC, Linn KZ, Wang C, Yuan L, Masuda Y, Honjoh KI, Miyamoto T. Genetic Characterization, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Genes Profiling of Bacillus cereus Strains from Various Foods in Japan. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:774. [PMID: 39200074 PMCID: PMC11351997 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13080774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Bacillus cereus sensu stricto is a foodborne pathogen that causes food poisoning. Their spore and biofilm-forming abilities persist in various environments and foods. This study investigated the prevalence, virulence, antibiotic resistance, and genetic diversity of B. cereus s. s. strains isolated from various food samples. Of 179 samples, 22.34% were positive for B. cereus s. s., with significantly high detection rates in milk products and raw chicken meat. Forty strains were isolated from positive samples. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization/time of flight mass spectrometry analysis revealed nine distinct clusters and multi-locus sequence typing revealed 34 sequence types including 23 novel sequences, demonstrating high genetic diversity among the isolates. PCR analysis revealed that all the strains contained at least one toxin gene, but none contained the cytK gene. Antibiotic resistance tests revealed that all isolates were classified as multidrug-resistant, with high resistance levels, particularly to β-lactam antibiotics and vancomycin, but were susceptible to gentamicin. All isolates showed variations in biofilm formation. This study highlights the significant public health risk due to B. cereus s. s. and underscores the need for stringent monitoring and control measures in food production to manage antimicrobial resistance and ensure food safety.
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- Marwa Nabil Sayed Abdelaziz
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
- Department of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt;
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan; (M.N.S.A.); (A.T.M.); (M.E.-T.); (S.Z.C.L.); (K.Z.L.); (C.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.M.); (K.-i.H.)
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Sun M, Shao W, Liu Z, Ma X, Chen H, Zheng N, Zhao Y. Microbial diversity in camel milk from Xinjiang, China as revealed by metataxonomic analysis. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1367116. [PMID: 38533337 PMCID: PMC10964795 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1367116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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The quality of raw camel milk is affected by its bacterial composition and diversity. However, few studies have investigated the bacterial composition and diversity of raw camel milk. In this study, we obtained 20 samples of camel milk during spring and summer in Urumqi and Hami, Xinjiang, China. Single-molecule real-time sequencing technology was used to analyze the bacterial community composition. The results revealed that there were significant seasonal differences in the bacterial composition and diversity of camel milk. Overall, Epilithonimonas was the most abundant bacterial genus in our samples. Through the annotated genes inferred by PICRUSt2 were mapped against KEGG database. Non-parametric analysis of the bacterial community prediction function revealed a strong bacterial interdependence with metabolic pathways (81.83%). There were clear regional and seasonal differences in level 3 metabolic pathways such as fat, vitamins, and amino acids in camel milk. In addition, we identified lactic acid bacteria in camel milk with antibacterial and anti-tumor activities. Our findings revealed that camel milk from Xinjiang had serious risk of contamination by psychrophilic and pathogenic bacteria. Our research established a crucial theoretical foundation for ensuring the quality and safety of camel milk, thereby contributing significantly to the robust growth of China's camel milk industry.
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- Miao Sun
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products, Ministry of Agriculture, Urumqi, China
- College of Animal Science Xinjiang Agriculture University, Urumqi, China
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- College of Animal Science Xinjiang Agriculture University, Urumqi, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products, Ministry of Agriculture, Urumqi, China
- College of Animal Science Xinjiang Agriculture University, Urumqi, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products, Ministry of Agriculture, Urumqi, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products, Ministry of Agriculture, Urumqi, China
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- Ministry of Agriculture Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products, Ministry of Agriculture, Urumqi, China
- Ministry of Agriculture Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Lan X, Wu S, Du Q, Min L. The Investigation of Changes in Bacterial Community of Pasteurized Milk during Cold Storage. Foods 2024; 13:451. [PMID: 38338585 PMCID: PMC10855270 DOI: 10.3390/foods13030451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The quality of pasteurized milk is commonly assessed through microbiological analysis, with variations in storage conditions significantly impacting the suppression of bacterial growth throughout the milk's shelf life. This study investigated the dynamics of total bacterial counts (TBCs) and bacterial community shifts in milk that underwent pasteurization at 80 °C for 15 s. The milk was subsequently stored at 4 °C for varying intervals of 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, and 16 days. Culture-based testing revealed a significant TBC increase during the storage period spanning 1 to 16 days (up to -log10 4.2 CFU/mL at day 16). The TBC in pasteurized milk exhibited accelerated microbial growth from day 13 onwards, ultimately peaking on day 16. Bacillus was detected through 16S rRNA identification. Principal component analysis demonstrated a significant impact of storage time on bacterial communities in pasteurized milk. Analysis of bacterial diversity revealed a negative correlation between the Shannon index and the duration of pasteurized milk storage. Using high-throughput sequencing, Streptococcus and Acinetobacter were detected as prevalent bacterial genera, with Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Streptococcus uberis showing as dominant taxa. The presence of Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Streptococcus uberis in pasteurized milk might be attributed to the initial contamination from raw milk with mastitis. This study offers new evidence of the prevalence of bacterial community in pasteurized milk, thereby adding value to the enhancement of quality control and the development of strategies for reducing microbial risks.
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- Xinyi Lan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China;
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- Hopkirk Research Institute, AgResearch Ltd., Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand;
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- Grasslands Research Centre, AgResearch Ltd., Palmerston North 4472, New Zealand;
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Kazantseva OA, Skorynina AV, Piligrimova EG, Ryabova NA, Shadrin AM. A Genomic Analysis of the Bacillus Bacteriophage Kirovirus kirovense Kirov and Its Ability to Preserve Milk. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12584. [PMID: 37628765 PMCID: PMC10454425 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Bacteriophages are widely recognized as alternatives to traditional antibiotics commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infection diseases and in the food industry, as phages offer a potential solution in combating multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. In this study, we describe a novel bacteriophage, Kirovirus kirovense Kirov, which infects members of the Bacillus cereus group. Kirovirus kirovense Kirov is a broad-host-range phage belonging to the Caudoviricetes class. Its chromosome is a linear 165,667 bp double-stranded DNA molecule that contains two short, direct terminal repeats, each 284 bp long. According to bioinformatics predictions, the genomic DNA contains 275 protein-coding genes and 5 tRNA genes. A comparative genomic analysis suggests that Kirovirus kirovense Kirov is a novel species within the Kirovirus genus, belonging to the Andregratiavirinae subfamily. Kirovirus kirovense Kirov demonstrates the ability to preserve and decontaminate B. cereus from cow milk when present in milk at a concentration of 104 PFU/mL. After 4 h of incubation with the phage, the bacterial titer drops from 105 to less than 102 CFU/mL.
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- Olesya A. Kazantseva
- Laboratory of Bacteriophage Biology, G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Prospect Nauki, 5, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (A.V.S.); (E.G.P.); (N.A.R.)
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- Laboratory of Bacteriophage Biology, G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Prospect Nauki, 5, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (A.V.S.); (E.G.P.); (N.A.R.)
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- Laboratory of Bacteriophage Biology, G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Prospect Nauki, 5, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (A.V.S.); (E.G.P.); (N.A.R.)
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- Laboratory of Bacteriophage Biology, G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Prospect Nauki, 5, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (A.V.S.); (E.G.P.); (N.A.R.)
- Institute of Protein Research RAS, Institutskaya St., 4, 142290 Pushchino, Russia
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- Laboratory of Bacteriophage Biology, G.K. Skryabin Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, Pushchino Scientific Center for Biological Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Research Center, Prospect Nauki, 5, 142290 Pushchino, Russia; (A.V.S.); (E.G.P.); (N.A.R.)
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