Genomics Characterization of Colistin Resistant Escherichia coli from Chicken Meat-the First Report in the United Arab Emirates.
Foodborne Pathog Dis
; 21(8): 521-524, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Plasmid-mediated colistin resistance is an emerging One Health challenge at the human-food-environment interface. In this study, 12 colistin-resistant Escherichia coli carrying mcr-1.1 gene were characterized using whole-genome sequencing. This is the first report from locally produced chicken meat in the United Arab Emirates. The characterized isolates harbored virulence-associated factors ranging from 4 to 17 genes per isolate. The multilocus sequence type 1011 was identified in 5 (41.6%) isolates. Six (50.0%) of the isolates harbored blaCTX-M-55. All of the E. coli isolates contained Incl2 plasmids. This study highlights for the first time chicken meat as a potential reservoir of mcr-1.1 carrying E. coli in the UAE. This study has implications for food safety and underscores the need for comprehensive surveillance strategies to monitor the spread of colistin resistance. Results presented in this short communication address knowledge gaps on the epidemiology of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance in the Middle East food production chain.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plásmidos
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Pollos
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Colistina
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Proteínas de Escherichia coli
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Farmacorresistencia Bacteriana
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Escherichia coli
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Carne
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Antibacterianos
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Foodborne Pathog Dis
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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MICROBIOLOGIA
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Emiratos Árabes Unidos