Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Swaine L. Chen, Ying Ding, Anucha Apisarnthanarak, Shirin Kalimuddin, Sophia Archuleta, Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, Partha Pratim De, Tse Hsien Koh, Kean Lee Chew, Nadia Atiya, Nuntra Suwantarat, Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, Joshua Guo Xian Wong, David C. Lye
Summary: The paper has been amended and the revised version can be accessed through a link at the top of the paper.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Isidro Garcia-Menino, Pilar Lumbreras, Luz Leston, Monica Alvarez-Alvarez, Vanesa Garcia, Jens Andre Hammerl, Javier Fernandez, Azucena Mora
Summary: Analyzing the clonal structure and antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolates in urinary tract infections is important for detecting changes in emerging uropathogenic clones and guiding optimal control and antibiotic prescribing.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Bongyoung Kim, Jeoungyeon Kim, Hyun-uk Jo, Ki Tae Kwon, Seong-yeol Ryu, Seong-Heon Wie, Jieun Kim, Se Yoon Park, Kyung-Wook Hong, Hye In Kim, Mi Hyun Bae, Hyun ah Kim, Mi-Hee Kim, Yong-Hak Sohn, Yangsoon Lee, Hyunjoo Pai
Summary: This study examines the changes in characteristics of community-onset fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli isolates causing community-acquired acute pyelonephritis in South Korea. The results show an increase in antimicrobial resistance against cephalosporins, as well as the prevalence of ST131 and the presence of ESBL and/or PMQR determinants in the isolates from 2017-2018 compared to those from 2010-2011.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan-Ling Chen, Ming-Fang Cheng, Fan-Chen Tseng, Pin-Chien Wu, I-Fei Huang, Yun-Wen Chen, Yee-Hsuan Chiou, Yao-Shen Chen, Susan Shin-Jung Lee, Wan-Yu Hung, Jiun-Ling Wang, Chih-Hsin Hung
Summary: In this study, the distribution and resistance mechanisms of ESBL-producing E. coli strains were investigated in 120 children. The analysis revealed that these strains were mainly found in densely populated urban areas, with ST131 being the most challenging group. Therefore, the importance of enhancing environmental surveillance and sanitary procedures is emphasized.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Biggel, Sarah Hoehn, Andrea Frei, Kira Dassler, Christoph Jans, Roger Stephan
Summary: The study reveals the spread of E. coli ST131 lineage through wastewater and surface water, posing a significant challenge to public health and water management.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kazuma Sakaeda, Takuya Sadahira, Yuki Maruyama, Takehiro Iwata, Masami Watanabe, Koichiro Wada, Motoo Araki
Summary: We conducted a molecular biological analysis of ESBL-producing E. coli strains and their sensitivity to FMOX. Most of the strains belonged to the ST-131 sequence type and had CTX-M genotypes. The isolated strains were sensitive to FMOX in drug susceptibility tests. FMOX showed efficacy for perioperative prophylactic administration in urologic surgery and for therapeutic administration for urinary tract infections.
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Microbiology
Carine Laurence Yehouenou, Bert Bogaerts, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Kathleen Marchal, Edmond Tchiakpe, Dissou Affolabi, Anne Simon, Francis Moise Dossou, Kevin Vanneste, Olivia Dalleur
Summary: The study utilized whole-genome sequencing to investigate antimicrobial resistance and phylogenomic relationships among 19 ESBL-positive E.coli isolates collected from surgical site infections in Benin in 2019. The findings revealed diverse sequence types and the presence of various resistance genes, highlighting the potential of WGS as an effective early warning system for emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Brian D. Johnston, Paul Thuras, Stephen B. Porter, Connie Clabots, James R. Johnson
Summary: The study on 216 well-characterized ESCREC isolates showed that plazomicin had the highest activity against ESCREC, with sensitivity rates >99%, while other comparators had sensitivity rates between 96-99%. The activity against ESCREC varied significantly in relation to bacterial characteristics for most agents.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Johann D. D. Pitout
Summary: Escherichia coli is a major cause of bloodstream infections worldwide. A longitudinal study in a Madrid hospital found that certain E. coli B2 phylogroups dominated the community E. coli population and were often introduced into hospital settings. Longitudinal surveys from England and Canada also showed that certain ST131 subclades were responsible for increased resistance to fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins in E. coli during the mid- to late 2000s.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ryan Pearce, Beate Conrady, Luca Guardabassi
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and types of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria in retail seafood. A literature review found that the median prevalence of ESBL-contaminated products globally was 19.4%, with significantly higher rates in Asia compared to Europe and Africa. Among the analyzed isolates, 44.8% were ESBL-positive, with CTX-M being the predominant type (93.6%).
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Microbiology
Bejan Mahmud, Meghan A. Wallace, Kimberly A. Reske, Kelly Alvarado, Carol E. Muenks, David A. Rasmussen, Carey-Ann D. Burnham, Cristina Lanzas, Erik R. Dubberke, Gautam Dantas
Summary: ESBL-producing Escherichia coli is becoming increasingly prevalent, driven by the spread of ESBL-encoding plasmids. This study provides an in-depth genomic investigation of clinical ESBL-like E. coli isolates, revealing a comprehensive map of plasmid sharing across different boundaries. Through sequence-based network analysis, specific plasmid lineages responsible for disseminating major ESBLs have been identified. This work highlights the importance of plasmid-mediated spread in the dissemination of ESBLs and provides valuable insight into the factors underlying the increased prevalence of these genes in clinical settings.
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Infectious Diseases
Jan Koren, Michal Andrezal, Elham Ozaee, Hana Drahovska, Martin Wawruch, Adriana Liptakova, Tibor Maliar
Summary: The study analyzed E. coli strains from two healthcare facilities in University Hospital Bratislava and found the emergence of ST131 ESBL-producing E. coli, which poses major challenges worldwide, with the majority originating from the first hospital. Additionally, investigation on ST131 and clonal relatedness indicated a possible epidemiological association.
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Infectious Diseases
Toyotaka Sato, Shin-ichi Yokota, Tooru Tachibana, Satoshi Tamai, Shigeki Maetani, Yutaka Tamura, Motohiro Horiuchi
Summary: The study found that companion animals can carry fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli, which may be associated with human clinical infections and can potentially be transmitted to their owners.
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Environmental Sciences
Marcelina Osinska, Aneta Nowakiewicz, Przemyslaw Zieba, Sebastian Gnat, Dominik Lagowski, Aleksandra Troscianczyk
Summary: In this research, we investigated the resistance of cephalosporin-resistant E. coli strains in wild animals to antimicrobial agents. The study found that these strains had various resistance genes and showed multidrug-resistant profiles. It was observed that most of the strains produced ESBL enzymes, particularly CTX-M-1 and TEM. The resistance patterns of the strains were not always consistent with their sequence types and gene profiles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Emergency Medicine
Ralphe Bou Chebl, Mohamad Assaf, Nadim Kattouf, Samer Abou Arbid, Saadeddine Haidar, Mirabelle Geha, Maha Makki, Hani Tamim, Gilbert Abou Dagher
Summary: The prevalence of ESBL organisms in urinary tract infections was found to be 24.9%. Predictors of an ESBL UTI infection included antibiotic use in the last 90 days and a history of ESBL producing isolate at any site in the previous year. Based on these findings, modifying initial empiric antibiotic treatment for UTI patients with these risk factors could be considered.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Helio S. Sader, Robert K. Flamm, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Mariana Castanheira
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mariana Castanheira, Lalitagauri M. Deshpande, Shawn A. Messer, Paul R. Rhomberg, Michael A. Pfaller
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Mariana Castanheira, Timothy B. Doyle, Valerie Kantro, Rodrigo E. Mendes, Dee Shortridge
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Michael A. Pfaller, Cecilia Carvalhaes, Shawn A. Messer, Paul R. Rhomberg, Mariana Castanheira
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Michael A. Pfaller, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Caitlin J. Smith, Daniel J. Diekema, Mariana Castanheira
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Helio S. Sader, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Jennifer M. Streit, Mariana Castanheira, Robert K. Flamm
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Mariana Castanheira, Helio S. Sader, Rodrigo E. Mendes, Ronald N. Jones
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
Correction
Microbiology
Mariana Castanheira, Timothy B. Doyle, Valerie Kantro, Rodrigo E. Mendes, Dee Shortridge
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mariana Castanheira, Timothy B. Doyle, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Brieanna M. Roth, Paul R. Rhomberg, Rodrigo E. Mendes
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rodrigo E. Mendes, Michael D. Huband, Jennifer M. Streit, Mariana Castanheira, Robert K. Flamm
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mariana Castanheira, Timothy B. Doyle, Cory Hubler, Helio S. Sader, Rodrigo E. Mendes
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Brian D. Johnston, Paul Thuras, Stephen B. Porter, Melissa Anacker, Brittany VonBank, Paula Snippes Vagnone, Medora Witwer, Mariana Castanheira, James R. Johnson
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Rodrigo E. Mendes, Paul R. Rhomberg, Troy Lister, Nicole Cotroneo, Thomas R. Parr, Mariana Castanheira
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ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Helio S. Sader, Leonard R. Duncan, S. J. Ryan Arends, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Mariana Castanheira
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2020)
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Infectious Diseases
Helio S. Sader, Mariana Castanheira, Jennifer M. Streit, Cecilia G. Carvalhaes, Rodrigo E. Mendes
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2020)