Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prasanga Madhushani Kumarage, Liyana Arachchilage Dinithi Sandunika De Silva, Gang-Joon Heo
Summary: This article summarizes the antimicrobial resistance properties of Vibrio species isolated from aquatic environments to raise awareness about potential health risks related to Vibrio infections in aquaculture and public health.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abeni Beshiru, Etinosa O. Igbinosa
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of V. parahaemolyticus in ready-to-eat food in Delta State, Nigeria. It analyzed antibiotic resistance and virulence gene profiles to determine the associated health risks. Results showed that 11.1% of the food samples were contaminated with V. parahaemolyticus, with 80.6% of the isolates exhibiting multidrug resistance. The presence of toxin and virulence genes suggests the potential for public health threats. The findings underscore the importance of addressing food safety measures to protect consumers.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Brady Hirshfeld, Kurtis Lavelle, Katie Yen Lee, Edward Robert Atwill, David Kiang, Bakytzhan Bolkenov, Megan Gaa, Zhirong Li, Alice Yu, Xunde Li, Xiang Yang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and distribution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Vibrio spp. and Enterococcus spp. from retail shrimp in California. The results showed that Vibrio spp. and Enterococcus spp. had high levels of resistance to certain antimicrobial drugs. Whole genome sequencing revealed the presence of multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Vibrio isolates.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Maria Emanuela Mancini, Alessandra Alessiani, Adelia Donatiello, Antonella Didonna, Luigi D'Attoli, Simona Faleo, Gilda Occhiochiuso, Francesco Carella, Pietro Di Taranto, Lorenzo Pace, Valeria Rondinone, Annita Maria Damato, Rosa Coppola, Carmine Pedarra, Elisa Goffredo
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Salmonella spp. and Vibrio spp. in bivalve molluscs and the environmental multidrug resistance (MDR). The results showed one Salmonella strain with multidrug resistance and 41.3% of the Vibrio strains with resistance to certain antibiotics. Continuous monitoring and establishment of interpretative criteria are recommended.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Patricia A. Bastiao Rocha, Joana M. Monteiro Marques, Antonio Salvador Barreto, Teresa Semedo-Lemsaddek
Summary: Enterococcus spp. were isolated from PDO-cheese of Azeita and Nisa, showing high levels of resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics. Some isolates were considered multidrug-resistant. Further surveillance for antimicrobial drug resistance is important to prevent potential risks associated with horizontal gene transfer events.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Annamaria Castello, Vincenzina Alio, Sonia Sciortino, Giuseppa Oliveri, Cinzia Cardamone, Gaspare Butera, Antonella Costa
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spread of potentially pathogenic Vibrio spp. in fishery products collected in Sicily and to assess their antibiotic resistance. Bacteriological and molecular methods were applied to 603 seafood samples to detect V. parahaemolyticus, V. cholerae, V. vulnificus, and Vibrio alginolyticus in order to assess their pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance. The results showed a significant contamination of Vibrio spp. in the seafood samples, with some strains exhibiting resistance to commonly used antibiotics.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Saharuetai Jeamsripong, Varangkana Thaotumpitak, Saran Anuntawirun, Nawaphorn Roongrojmongkhon, Edward R. Atwill, Woranich Hinthong
Summary: The occurrence of waterborne antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in high-density oyster cultivation areas is a continuing threat to the environment and public health in coastal Thailand. This study investigated the phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in bacteria isolated from Thailand's coastal aquaculture regions. It highlights the importance of monitoring bacterial antimicrobial resistance in coastal water resources for food safety and recreational water exposure.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Kassiani Mellou, Mary Gkova, Emily Panagiotidou, Myrsini Tzani, Theologia Sideroglou, Georgia Mandilara
Summary: The study in Greece from 2003 to 2020 found a decline in the total number of samples of non-typhoidal salmonellosis, with S. Enteritidis being the most common serotype.
Article
Microbiology
Yating Xu, Zhiwei Zheng, Lianwei Ye, Edward Wai-Chi Chan, Sheng Chen
Summary: A new quinolone resistance gene, qnrS, was found in foodborne Vibrio spp., which could mediate resistance to ciprofloxacin and cephalosporins. The qnrS2 gene could be found on both the chromosome and plasmids, with the pAQU-type qnrS2-bearing conjugative plasmids able to mediate resistance to both ciprofloxacin and cephalosporins. Transmission of this plasmid among Vibrio spp. may lead to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Uriel Gonzalez-Avila, Miguel Angel Loyola-Cruz, Cecilia Hernandez-Cortez, Juan Manuel Bello-Lopez, Graciela Castro-Escarpulli
Summary: The increased use of antimicrobials like colistin has led to the emergence of colistin-resistant Aeromonas strains. These strains have been found not only in clinical settings, but also in environmental and animal isolates, identified by detection of mcr genes. Different mcr variants have been detected in Aeromonas from various sources, including animals, environments, and human samples. This article provides an overview of colistin resistance in Aeromonas, along with general characteristics of the molecule and recommended methods for determining colistin resistance in certain Aeromonas species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Barbara Rossi, Maria Angeles Esteban, Jose Maria Garcia-Beltran, Giulia Giovagnoni, Alberto Cuesta, Andrea Piva, Ester Grilli
Summary: This study conducted a preliminary screening of the in vitro antimicrobial activity of organic acids and nature-identical compounds commonly used in aquaculture against Vibrio species, and found that certain active principles showed effective pathogen control. The results suggest that the use of these substances could offer promising perspectives for controlling Vibrio spp. load in aquaculture, making production more efficient and sustainable.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Min-Hyeok Cha, Sun Hee Kim, Seokhwan Kim, Woojung Lee, Hyo-Sun Kwak, Young -Min Chi, Gun -Jo Woo
Summary: This study found multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter strains in meat products, showing resistance to several antibiotics including colistin. The presence of these resistant strains in food products raises concerns for potential transmission to humans, highlighting the need for further research to prevent antimicrobial resistance spread in food.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Niamh Caffrey, Agnes Agunos, Sheryl Gow, Karen Liljebjelke, Chunu Mainali, Sylvia L. Checkley
Summary: The study utilized data from the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) to compare the prevalence of Salmonella serovars between broiler chicken and turkey flocks in Canada, and to understand the prevalence of resistance to antimicrobials important for human health.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Yu, Xin-Qing Ye, Hua-Qing Liang, Zi-Xing Zhong, Ke Cheng, Jian Sun, Xiao-Ping Liao, Ya-Hong Liu
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance genes in fresh flowers from Guangzhou, China. The results showed the presence of multidrug-resistant Enterococcus isolates and the detection of optrA-positive Enterococcus strains, highlighting the potential risk of antimicrobial resistance dissemination from flowers to humans.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Kyle D. Brumfield, Moiz Usmani, Sanneri Santiago, Komalpreet Singh, Mayank Gangwar, Nur A. Hasan, Michael Netherland Jr, Katherine Deliz, Christine Angelini, Norman L. Beatty, Anwar Huq, Antarpreet S. Jutla, Rita R. Colwell
Summary: Changing climatic conditions influence the growth of pathogenic Vibrio spp., leading to an increased incidence of vibriosis. Genetic analysis, environmental data, and remote sensing provide valuable information for proactive detection and characterization of environmental pathogens, particularly vibrios.