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Infectious Diseases
Antonio Mandujano, Diana Veronica Cortes-Espinosa, Jose Vasquez-Villanueva, Paulina Guel, Gildardo Rivera, Karina Juarez-Rendon, Wendy Lizeth Cruz-Pulido, Guadalupe Aguilera-Arreola, Abraham Guerrero, Virgilio Bocanegra-Garcia, Ana Veronica Martinez-Vazquez
Summary: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile of ESBL-producing E. coli among food-producing animals in Tamaulipas, Mexico. A total of 200 fecal samples were collected and 5.0% of the strains were confirmed as ESBL producers. High percentage of antimicrobial resistance was observed against gentamicin, tetracycline, and streptomycin. The study suggests that food-producing animals may serve as reservoirs and contribute to the spread of ESBL-producing bacteria.
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Veterinary Sciences
Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Iruka N. Okeke, Anders Dalsgaard, John Elmerdahl Olsen
Summary: The study revealed high levels of antimicrobial usage, including critically important antimicrobials, in poultry farms in Northwest Nigeria, which correlated with high levels of resistance in Salmonella isolates. Specifically, backyard-raised chickens consumed higher amounts of antimicrobials compared to other systems, and there was a strong correlation between farm usage and resistance levels of the isolates. Communication of prudent antimicrobial use to farmers and regulation to reduce antimicrobial usage should be prioritized.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ibrahim Ahmad, Yakubu Egigogo Raji, Latiffah Hassan, Abdullahi Samaila, Basiru Aliyu, Jakob Zinsstag, Folorunso O. Fasina
Summary: Animal tuberculosis is widespread in Nigeria, but active surveillance and control measures are lacking. This study conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the distribution of tuberculosis in animals and analyze potential factors in Nigeria. The overall prevalence of tuberculosis was 7% and it was found in cattle, goats, sheep, camels, and wildlife. The occurrence of infection was significantly influenced by publication period, geographical location, sample size, and detection methods.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sakina Mussarat, Rehman Ali, Shandana Ali, Ramzi A. Mothana, Riaz Ullah, Muhammad Adnan
Summary: The study documented the use of animals and plants in traditional therapies for various diseases in the southern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, revealing a wide variety of species being utilized and the potential for pharmacologically active compounds in these phytozootherapeutic recipes. The combination of animal parts and plant materials, with seeds being the most commonly used part, could offer valuable medicinal resources and should be further studied for confirmation.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Mohamed E. El Zowalaty, Ake Lundkvist, Josef D. Jarhult, Md Raihan Khan Nayem, Abu Zubayer Tanzin, Md Rahim Badsha, Shahneaz Ali Khan, Hossam M. Ashour
Summary: The study revealed the presence of antimicrobial residues in animal-origin food in Bangladesh, posing a serious public health threat with the potential to induce antimicrobial resistance and negatively impact the food supply chain, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The findings emphasized the ongoing risk of residual antimicrobial agents in food of animal origin in Bangladesh, urging public health officials to propose plans to mitigate or stop this practice.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Abdulaziz M. Almuzaini
Summary: The rise of multidrug resistant microorganisms poses a global threat, making it challenging to effectively treat infectious diseases. Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness outbreaks worldwide, and its antibiotic resistance plays a crucial role in its control. Herbal medicines and phytochemicals have long been used for their potent antibacterial properties and are increasingly being explored for the prevention and treatment of pathogenic infections. Many phytochemicals have shown effectiveness against the molecular factors responsible for drug resistance in pathogens. This review focuses on the development of antibacterial resistance in Salmonella, the mechanism of action of phytochemicals, and the potential future applications in combating resistance.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Manal AbuOun, Hannah Jones, Emma Stubberfield, Daniel Gilson, Liam P. Shaw, Alasdair T. M. Hubbard, Kevin K. Chau, Robert Sebra, Tim E. A. Peto, Derrick W. Crook, Daniel S. Read, H. Soon Gweon, A. Sarah Walker, Nicole Stoesser, Richard P. Smith, Muna F. Anjum
Summary: Enterobacterales from livestock may serve as important reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) transmission, with the AMR burden closely linked to on-farm antimicrobial usage as well as livestock type. Livestock-related factors in addition to recent AMU on-farm influence the AMR prevalence in these reservoirs and its plasmid-mediated transmission.
MICROBIAL GENOMICS
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Adriana Silva, Vanessa Silva, Jose Eduardo Pereira, Luis Maltez, Gilberto Igrejas, Patricia Valentao, Virgilio Falco, Patricia Poeta
Summary: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is an important pathogenic bacteria commonly found in livestock, serving as a carrier of drug-resistant genes between humans, animals, and the environment. The use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals, especially in the food chain, is a significant contributor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development and spread. This review focuses on the clonal lineages and resistance profiles of E. coli, including extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) producing E. coli, in various food-producing animals such as pigs, poultry, cattle, fish farming, and rabbits. The presence of ESBL-producing E. coli was found to be prevalent among farm animals, with high resistance rates to tetracycline and ampicillin observed in farms worldwide. There is an urgent need for a better understanding of the epidemiology of E. coli and ESBL-producing E. coli in livestock, as animal production plays a major role in the global antibiotic resistance problem, necessitating a One Health approach.
Review
Microbiology
Cansu Celik, Orhan Pinar, Nisa Sipahi
Summary: The demand for livestock-originated food is endless, and it is important to understand the hazard points in livestock breeding. Pathogens, including Aliarcobacter, pose a threat to farm-animal breeding and public health. Aliarcobacter is capable of colonizing livestock intestines and is transmitted through feces, contaminating slaughterhouses and milk products. Additionally, it can also be transmitted vertically and horizontally, including through offspring that abort in farm animals. The global circulation of farm-animal products is a significant route for the transmission of zoonotic agents. The prevalence of Aliarcobacter in fecal samples varies worldwide, and antibiotic resistance has become a major concern in animal breeding and the food industry. Treatment options for Aliarcobacter-infected farm animals are limited.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
O. O. Adebowale, A. B. Jimoh, O. O. Adebayo, A. A. Alamu, A. I. Adeleye, O. G. Fasanmi, M. Olasoju, P. O. Olagunju, F. O. Fasina
Summary: This study investigated the use of antimicrobial drugs in companion animals at a veterinary teaching hospital. The results showed that oxytetracycline and metronidazole were commonly used in dogs and cats respectively, and the high frequency of oxytetracycline use was attributed to its effectiveness in treating blood parasites. The study provides important baseline data for optimizing antimicrobial therapy in veterinary hospitals in Nigeria.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Katherine E. Adam, Ann Bruce
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a major challenge faced by society, and a survey found that consumers have limited knowledge about antibiotic use in agriculture and AMR. The central challenge involves ensuring animal health and welfare while securing the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Ayman Al-numaani, Alaa Talat Al-Nemari, Sherif A. El-Kafrawy, Ahmed M. Hassan, Ahmed M. Tolah, Maimonah Alghanmi, Ayat Zawawi, Badr Essa Masri, Salwa I. Hindawi, Thamir A. Alandijany, Leena H. Bajrai, Abdullah Bukhari, Ahmad Bakur Mahmoud, Waleed S. Al Salem, Abdullah Algaissi, Remi N. Charrel, Esam I. Azhar, Anwar M. Hashem
Summary: High seroprevalence rates of Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV) and Toscana virus (TOSV) were found in humans and livestock animals in the western region of Saudi Arabia, indicating their circulation in the area. The seropositivity was higher in non-Saudis and increased with age, especially for SFSV. Animal handlers had the highest seroprevalence rates, suggesting that contact with livestock animals could be a risk factor for infection.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Basit Zeshan, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Nadia Afzal, Amer Siddiq, Sakeenabi Basha, Syed Nahid Basheer, Syed Wali Peeran, Mohammed Mustafa, Nur Hardy A. Daud, Naveed Ahmed, Chan Yean Yean, Tahir Yusuf Noorani
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a global health issue that significantly affects morbidity and mortality, particularly in immunocompromised patients. This study conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, aimed to determine the prevalence of bacterial infections and the rates of antimicrobial resistance in COVID-19 patients admitted to surgical intensive care units. The most common pathogens were E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, both of which showed resistance to certain antibiotics. Common comorbidities included chronic kidney disease and urinary tract infections.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinding Liu, Kun Lang, Suxu Tan, Wencai Jie, Yihua Zhu, Shiqing Huang, Wen Huang
Summary: LivestockExp is a web-based database server for exploring gene expression and alternative splicing, containing a large number of livestock animals and RNA-seq samples. It provides diverse analysis modules and visualization tools, serving as a valuable data resource and analysis platform.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Pankaj Dhaka, Ilias Chantziaras, Deepthi Vijay, Jasbir Singh Bedi, Iryna Makovska, Evelien Biebaut, Jeroen Dewulf
Summary: Limited and judicious antimicrobial usage is crucial for the success of human and veterinary medicine in treating infections. Farm biosecurity is a promising tool to mitigate non-judicious antimicrobial usage and maintain animal health. This scoping review analyzed studies on the effect of farm biosecurity on antimicrobial usage in livestock systems. The results showed a positive association between farm biosecurity and reduction in antimicrobial usage, as well as the importance of coaching and awareness among farmers.