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Díaz-Torres O, Los Cobos EOVD, Kreft JU, Loge FJ, Díaz-Vázquez D, Mahlknecht J, Gradilla-Hernández MS, Senés-Guerrero C. A metagenomic study of antibiotic resistance genes in a hypereutrophic subtropical lake contaminated by anthropogenic sources. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172216. [PMID: 38583614 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are a major threat to human and environmental health. This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of ARGs in Lake Cajititlán, a hypereutrophic subtropical lake in Mexico contaminated by anthropogenic sources (urban wastewater and runoff from crop and livestock production). ARGs (a total of 475 genes) were detected in 22 bacterial genera, with Pseudomonas (144 genes), Stenotrophomonas (88 genes), Mycobacterium (54 genes), and Rhodococcus (27 genes) displaying the highest frequencies of ARGs. Among these, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia showed the highest number of ARGs. The results revealed a diverse array of ARGs, including resistance to macrolides (11.55 %), aminoglycosides (8.22 %), glycopeptides (6.22 %), tetracyclines (4 %), sulfonamides (4 %), carbapenems (1.11 %), phenicols (0.88 %), fluoroquinolones (0.44 %), and lincosamides (0.22 %). The most frequently observed ARGs were associated with multidrug resistance (63.33 %), with MexF (42 genes), MexW (36 genes), smeD (31 genes), mtrA (25 genes), and KHM-1 (22 genes) being the most common. Lake Cajititlán is a recreational area for swimming, fishing, and boating, while also supporting irrigation for agriculture and potentially acting as a drinking water source for some communities. This raises concerns about the potential for exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria through these activities. The presence of ARGs in Lake Cajititlán poses a significant threat to both human and environmental health. Developing strategies to mitigate the risks of antibiotic resistance, including improving wastewater treatment, and promoting strategic antibiotic use and disposal, is crucial. This study represents a significant advancement in the understanding of antibiotic resistance dynamics in a hypereutrophic subtropical lake in a developing country, providing valuable insights for the scientific community and policymakers.
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- Osiris Díaz-Torres
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Laboratorio de Sostenibilidad y Cambio Climático, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, Nuevo México, Zapopan, CP, 45138 Jalisco, México.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Laboratorio de Sostenibilidad y Cambio Climático, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, Nuevo México, Zapopan, CP, 45138 Jalisco, México
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- Institute of Microbiology and Infection & School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Laboratorio de Sostenibilidad y Cambio Climático, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, Nuevo México, Zapopan, CP, 45138 Jalisco, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Sada 2501 Sur, Monterrey, N.L. 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Laboratorio de Sostenibilidad y Cambio Climático, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, Nuevo México, Zapopan, CP, 45138 Jalisco, México.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingenieria y Ciencias, Laboratorio de Sostenibilidad y Cambio Climático, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, Nuevo México, Zapopan, CP, 45138 Jalisco, México.
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Chen Z, Toro M, Moreno-Switt AI, Adell AD, Delgado-Suárez EJ, Bonelli RR, Oliveira CJB, Reyes-Jara A, Huang X, Albee B, Grim CJ, Allard M, Tallent SM, Brown EW, Bell RL, Meng J. Unveiling the genomic landscape of Salmonella enterica serotypes Typhimurium, Newport, and Infantis in Latin American surface waters: a comparative analysis. Microbiol Spectr 2024; 12:e0004724. [PMID: 38546218 PMCID: PMC11064523 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00047-24] [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: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Surface waters are considered ecological habitats where Salmonella enterica can persist and disseminate to fresh produce production systems. This study aimed to explore the genomic profiles of S. enterica serotypes Typhimurium, Newport, and Infantis from surface waters in Chile, Mexico, and Brazil collected between 2019 and 2022. We analyzed the whole genomes of 106 S. Typhimurium, 161 S. Newport, and 113 S. Infantis isolates. Our phylogenetic analysis exhibited distinct groupings of isolates by their respective countries except for a notable case involving a Chilean S. Newport isolate closely related to two Mexican isolates, showing 4 and 13 single nucleotide polymorphisms of difference, respectively. The patterns of the most frequently detected antimicrobial resistance genes varied across countries and serotypes. A strong correlation existed between integron carriage and genotypic multidrug resistance (MDR) across serotypes in Chile and Mexico (R > 0.90, P < 0.01), while integron(s) were not detected in any of the Brazilian isolates. By contrast, we did not identify any strong correlation between plasmid carriage and genotypic MDR across diverse countries and serotypes.IMPORTANCEUnveiling the genomic landscape of S. enterica in Latin American surface waters is pivotal for ensuring public health. This investigation sheds light on the intricate genomic diversity of S. enterica in surface waters across Chile, Mexico, and Brazil. Our research also addresses critical knowledge gaps, pioneering a comprehensive understanding of surface waters as a reservoir for multidrug-resistant S. enterica. By integrating our understanding of integron carriage as biomarkers into broader MDR control strategies, we can also work toward targeted interventions that mitigate the emergence and dissemination of MDR in S. enterica in surface waters. Given its potential implications for food safety, this study emphasizes the critical need for informed policies and collaborative initiatives to address the risks associated with S. enterica in surface waters.
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- Zhao Chen
- Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
- Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Facultad de Agronomía y Sistemas Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad de Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto de Microbiologia Paulo de Góes, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, United States Food and Drug Administration, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and Center for Food Safety and Security Systems, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
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Castro GB, Alexandre DS, Bernegossi AC, Bezerra YAF, Fonsêca MC, Zaiat M, Corbi JJ. Long-term exposure of Allonais inaequalis to a mixture of antibiotics in freshwater and synthetic wastewater matrices: Reproduction, recovery, and swimming responses. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e11007. [PMID: 38414105 DOI: 10.1002/wer.11007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Antibiotics from sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine classes are widely used in human and veterinary medicine, and their combined occurrence in the aquatic environment is increasing around the world. In parallel, the understanding of how mixtures of these compounds affect non-target species from tropical freshwaters is scarce. Thus, this work aimed to study the long-term reproductive, recovery, and swimming effects of mixtures of 12 antibiotics from three different classes (up to 10 μg L-1 ) added to freshwater (FWM) and synthetic wastewater (SWM) matrices on freshwater worm Allonais inaequalis. Results revealed that at the reproduction level, the exposure to antibiotics in the SWM matrix does not cause a significant toxic effect on species after 10 days. On the other hand, exposures to initial dose mixtures (10 μg L-1 each) in FWM caused a significant reduction of offspring by 19.2%. In addition, recovery bioassays (10 days in an antibiotic-free environment) suggested that A. inaequalis has reduced offspring production due to previous exposure to antibiotic mixtures in both matrices. Furthermore, despite slight variation in swimming speed over treatments, no significant differences were pointed out. Regarding antibiotics in the water matrices after 10-day exposures, the highest concentrations were up to 2.7, 7.8, and 4.2 μg L-1 for antibiotics from sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine classes, respectively. These findings suggest that a species positioned between primary producers and secondary consumers may experience late reproductive damage even in an antibiotic-free zone, after previous 10-day exposure to antibiotic mixtures. PRACTITIONER POINTS: A mixture of sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine antibiotics in freshwater affects the offspring production of A. inaequalis after 10 days. After the 10-day antibiotic exposure, the reproduction of A. inaequalis remains affected in an antibiotic-free environment over the recovery period. The swimming speed of the worms does not change after 10 days of exposure to the antibiotic mixture. The concentration of dissolved solids can limit the natural degradation of sulfonamide, fluoroquinolone, and diaminopyrimidine antibiotics in the aquatic environment.
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- Gleyson B Castro
- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Ecotoxicology and Applied Ecology, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biological Processes, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biological Processes, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Hydraulic and Sanitation, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil
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Vargas-Villalobos S, Hernández F, Fabregat-Safont D, Salas-González D, Quesada-Alvarado F, Botero-Coy AM, Esperón F, Martín-Maldonado B, Monrós-Gonzalez J, Ruepert C, Estrada-König S, Rivera-Castillo J, Chaverri-Fonseca F, Blanco-Peña K. A case study on pharmaceutical residues and antimicrobial resistance genes in Costa Rican rivers: A possible route of contamination for feline and other species. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 242:117665. [PMID: 37993051 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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In this investigation, the presence of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals in Costa Rican surface waters, specifically in regions near feline habitats, was examined. The study revealed that 47% of the water samples contained detectable traces of at least one antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin were the most frequently detected compounds, each with a detection rate of 27%. Other antibiotics, such as erythromycin, roxithromycin, and trimethoprim, were also found but at lower frequencies, around 14%. Notably, all antibiotic concentrations remained below 10 ng/L, with ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, and erythromycin showing the highest concentrations. Furthermore, the investigation revealed the presence of non-antibiotic pharmaceutical residues in the water samples, typically at concentrations below 64 ng/L. Tramadol was the most frequently detected compound, present in 18% of the samples. The highest concentrations were observed for acetaminophen and tramadol, measuring 64 and 10 ng/L, respectively. Comparing these findings with studies conducted in treated wastewater and urban rivers, it became evident that the concentrations of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals were notably lower in this study. While previous research reported higher values, the limited number of studies conducted in protected areas raises concerns about the potential environmental impact on biodiversity. In summary, these results emphasize the importance of monitoring pharmaceutical residues and antimicrobial resistance genes ARGs in vulnerable ecosystems, especially those in close proximity to feline habitats in Costa Rica. Additionally, the study delved into the detection of (ARGs). All tested water samples were positive for at least one ARG, with the blaTEM gene being the most prevalent at 82%, followed by tetS at 64% and qnrB at 23%. Moreover, this research shed light on the complexity of evaluating ARGs in environmental samples, as their presence does not necessarily indicate their expression. It also highlighted the potential for co-selection and co-regulation of ARGs, showcasing the intricate behaviors of these genes in aquatic environments.
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- Seiling Vargas-Villalobos
- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica; Doctoral Program in Pollution, Toxicology and Environmental Health Universitat de València, España Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 13.46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Environmental and Public Health Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute for Pesticides and Water, University Jaume I, Avda. Sos Baynat S/n, 12071, Castelló, Spain
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- Environmental and Public Health Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute for Pesticides and Water, University Jaume I, Avda. Sos Baynat S/n, 12071, Castelló, Spain; Applied Metabolomics Research Laboratory, IMIM-Hospital Del Mar Medical Research Institute, 88 Doctor Aiguader, 08003, Barcelona, Spain
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- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Environmental and Public Health Analytical Chemistry, Research Institute for Pesticides and Water, University Jaume I, Avda. Sos Baynat S/n, 12071, Castelló, Spain
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- Veterinary Department, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Veterinary Department, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain
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- Institut "Cavanilles" de Biodiversitat I Biologia Evolutiva Universitat de València, Spain
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- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Universidad Nacional. Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- Universidad Nacional, Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas, (IRET), 86-3000, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Liang B, Ji X, Jiang B, Yuan T, Gerile CLM, Zhu L, Wang T, Li Y, Liu J, Guo X, Sun Y. Virulence, Antibiotic Resistance, and Phylogenetic Relationships of Aeromonas spp. Carried by Migratory Birds in China. Microorganisms 2022; 11:microorganisms11010007. [PMID: 36677299 PMCID: PMC9862355 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial resistance, virulence, and the genetic diversity of Aeromonas isolated from migratory birds from Guangxi Province, Guangdong Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Jiangxi Province, and Inner Mongolia in China. A total of 810 samples were collected, including fresh feces, cloacal swabs, and throat swabs. The collected samples were processed and subjected to bacteriological examination. The resistance to 21 antibiotics was evaluated. A phylogenetic tree was constructed using concatenated gltA-groL-gyrB-metG-PPSA-recA sequences. Eight putative virulence factors were identified by PCR and sequencing, and a biofilm formation assay was performed using a modified microtiter plate method. In total, 176 Aeromonas isolates were isolated including A. sobria, A. hydrophila, A. veronii, and A. caviae. All isolates showed variable resistance against all 16 tested antibiotic discs, and only one antibiotic had no reference standard. Six kinds of virulence gene markers were discovered, and the detection rates were 46.0% (hlyA), 76.1% (aerA), 52.3% (alt), 4.5% (ast), 54.0% (fla), and 64.2% (lip). These strains were able to form biofilms with distinct magnitudes; 102 were weakly adherent, 14 were moderately adherent, 60 were non-adherent, and none were strongly adherent. Our results suggest that migratory birds carry highly virulent and multidrug-resistant Aeromonas and spread them around the world through migration, which is a potential threat to public health.
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- Bing Liang
- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
- Correspondence: (B.L.); (Y.S.)
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Ruminant Diseases Research Center, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250013, China
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- Center for Animal Disease Control and Prevention of Yi Jin Huo Luo Banner, Ordos 017299, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130117, China
- Key Laboratory of Jilin Province for Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Changchun 130117, China
- Ruminant Diseases Research Center, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250013, China
- Correspondence: (B.L.); (Y.S.)
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Pérez Jorge G, Rodrigues dos Santos Goes IC, Gontijo MTP. Les misérables: a Parallel Between Antimicrobial Resistance and COVID-19 in Underdeveloped and Developing Countries. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2022; 24:175-186. [PMID: 36211535 PMCID: PMC9531231 DOI: 10.1007/s11908-022-00788-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for more than 6.3 million deaths worldwide. During the pandemic, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has increased, contributing to the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria. In this review, we aim to determine the spread and impact of antibiotic treatments in patients with COVID-19, focusing on underdeveloped and developing countries. Recent Findings Meta-analysis revealed that bacterial co-infections and secondary infections are relatively rare in COVID-19 patients, corresponding to less than 20% of hospitalized patients. Even so, most of these patients have received antibiotic treatments. Summary This review discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic could increase the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains to currently available antibiotics. Initially, we discussed the spread and impact of multidrug resistance of ESKAPE pathogens associated with nosocomial infections and analyzed their risk of secondary infections in patients with COVID-19. Then we highlight three factors related to the spread of resistant bacteria during the current pandemic: overprescription of antibiotics followed by self-medication. Finally, we discussed the lack of availability of diagnostic tests to discriminate the etiologic agent of a disease. All these factors lead to inappropriate use of antibiotics and, therefore, to an increase in the prevalence of resistance, which can have devastating consequences shortly. The data compiled in this study underscore the importance of epidemiological surveillance of hospital isolates to provide new strategies for preventing and controlling infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. In addition, the bibliographic research also highlights the need for an improvement in antibiotic prescribing in the health system.
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- Genesy Pérez Jorge
- Departamento de Genética, Evolução, Microbiologia e Imunologia, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Rua Monteiro Lobato 255, Campinas, SP 13083-862 Brazil
- Laboratorio de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad de Sucre, Cra. 28 #5-267, Sincelejo, Sucre, Colômbia
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- Departamento de Genética, Evolução, Microbiologia e Imunologia, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Rua Monteiro Lobato 255, Campinas, SP 13083-862 Brazil
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- Departamento de Genética, Evolução, Microbiologia e Imunologia, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Rua Monteiro Lobato 255, Campinas, SP 13083-862 Brazil
- Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University Medical Center, 10 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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Sun Z, Zhu R, Ding T, Zhang X, Li C. Induced morphology orientation of α-FeOOH by kaolinite for enhancing peroxymonosulfate activation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 626:494-505. [PMID: 35809438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Persulfate activation technology based on sulfate radicals is currently a hot spot in the field of environmental governance. In our work, α-FeOOH was successful in situ loaded on kaolinite surface through a simple one-step hydrothermal process. The prepared composites were systematically characterized, and the relationship between the structural properties and peroxymonosulfate activation properties was explored. Interestingly, compared to bare α-FeOOH, the introduction of kaolinite in composite induced the transformation of α-FeOOH crystal and affected the morphology, where uniformly dispersed nanoparticles rather than rod-like agglomerated crystals appeared. The received FeOOH/kaolinite composite exhibited admirable adsorption and degradation of ciprofloxacin performance with the removal efficiency of 86.1%, and the degradation rate constant was up to 5.2 times higher than that of bare α-FeOOH. In addition, the main active species in the catalytic oxidation system are surface-bound SO4•-, •OH and free 1O2. This work would give a deep insight into the role of natural minerals in composite catalytic materials and the construction of high-efficient mineral-based composite materials.
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- Zhiming Sun
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P.R. China.
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Gaeta NC, de Carvalho DU, Fontana H, Sano E, Moura Q, Fuga B, Munoz PM, Gregory L, Lincopan N. Genomic features of a multidrug-resistant and mercury-tolerant environmental Escherichia coli recovered after a mining dam disaster in South America. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 823:153590. [PMID: 35122850 PMCID: PMC8994849 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Mining dam disasters contribute to the contamination of aquatic environments, impacting associated ecosystems and wildlife. A multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strain (B2C) was isolated from a river water sample in Brazil after the Mariana mining dam disaster. The genome was sequenced using the Illumina MiSeq platform, and de novo assembled using Unicycler. Resistome, virulome, and plasmidome were predicted using bioinformatics tools. Data analysis revealed that E. coli B2C belonged to sequence type ST219 and phylogroup E. Strikingly, a broad resistome (antibiotics, hazardous heavy metals, and biocides) was predicted, including the presence of the clinically relevant blaCTX-M-2 extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) gene, qacE∆1 efflux pump gene, and the mer (mercury resistance) operon. SNP-based analysis revealed that environmental E. coli B2C was clustered along to ESBL-negative E. coli strains of ST219 isolated between 1980 and 2021 from livestock in the United States of America. Acquisition of clinically relevant genes by ST219 seems to be a recent genetic event related to anthropogenic activities, where polluted water environments may contribute to its dissemination at the human-animal-environment interface. In addition, the presence of genes conferring resistance to heavy metals could be related to environmental pollution from mining activities. Antimicrobial resistance genes could be essential biomarkers of environmental exposure to human and mining pollution.
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- Natália C Gaeta
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; One Health Brazilian Resistance Project (OneBR), Brazil
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- One Health Brazilian Resistance Project (OneBR), Brazil; Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Espírito Santo, Vila Velha, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; One Health Brazilian Resistance Project (OneBR), Brazil; Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; One Health Brazilian Resistance Project (OneBR), Brazil; Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Pavón A, Riquelme D, Jaña V, Iribarren C, Manzano C, Lopez-Joven C, Reyes-Cerpa S, Navarrete P, Pavez L, García K. The High Risk of Bivalve Farming in Coastal Areas With Heavy Metal Pollution and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A Chilean Perspective. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:867446. [PMID: 35463633 PMCID: PMC9021898 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.867446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Anthropogenic pollution has a huge impact on the water quality of marine ecosystems. Heavy metals and antibiotics are anthropogenic stressors that have a major effect on the health of the marine organisms. Although heavy metals are also associate with volcanic eruptions, wind erosion or evaporation, most of them come from industrial and urban waste. Such contamination, coupled to the use and subsequent misuse of antimicrobials in aquatic environments, is an important stress factor capable of affecting the marine communities in the ecosystem. Bivalves are important ecological components of the oceanic environments and can bioaccumulate pollutants during their feeding through water filtration, acting as environmental sentinels. However, heavy metals and antibiotics pollution can affect several of their physiologic and immunological processes, including their microbiome. In fact, heavy metals and antibiotics have the potential to select resistance genes in bacteria, including those that are part of the microbiota of bivalves, such as Vibrio spp. Worryingly, antibiotic-resistant phenotypes have been shown to be more tolerant to heavy metals, and vice versa, which probably occurs through co- and cross-resistance pathways. In this regard, a crucial role of heavy metal resistance genes in the spread of mobile element-mediated antibiotic resistance has been suggested. Thus, it might be expected that antibiotic resistance of Vibrio spp. associated with bivalves would be higher in contaminated environments. In this review, we focused on co-occurrence of heavy metal and antibiotic resistance in Vibrio spp. In addition, we explore the Chilean situation with respect to the contaminants described above, focusing on the main bivalves-producing region for human consumption, considering bivalves as potential vehicles of antibiotic resistance genes to humans through the ingestion of contaminated seafood.
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- Alequis Pavón
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas (NIAVA), Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Instituto de Medicina Preventiva Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Centro de Genómica y Bioinformática, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
- Escuela de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Núcleo de Investigaciones Aplicadas en Ciencias Veterinarias y Agronómicas (NIAVA), Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
- *Correspondence: Leonardo Pavez, ; Katherine García,
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Carrera de Nutrición y Dietética, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- *Correspondence: Leonardo Pavez, ; Katherine García,
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