scholarly journals Molecular characterization of a multidrug-resistant strain of enteroinvasive Escherichia coli O164 isolated in Japan

2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf M Ahmed ◽  
Shin-ichi Miyoshi ◽  
Sumio Shinoda ◽  
Tadashi Shimamoto
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Blot Hybridization ◽  
Southern Blot Hybridization ◽  
Single Mutation ◽  
Topoisomerase Iv ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Class 1

Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) O164 strain RIMD05091045 was isolated from a travelling patient suffering from diarrhoea at the Osaka airport quarantine facility in Japan. The strain showed multidrug resistance against streptomycin, spectinomycin, co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) and ampicillin, and reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin. Molecular characterization of the multidrug-resistance phenotype revealed the presence of a class 1 integron containing three genes, a dihydrofolate reductase type XII gene, dfrXII, which confers resistance to trimethoprim, an aminoglycoside adenyltransferase gene, aadA2, which confers resistance to streptomycin and spectinomycin, and an ORF of unknown function. Southern blot hybridization and conjugation experiments showed that the class 1 integron was located on a transferable plasmid that was less than 90 kb in size. The resistance of EIEC O164 to ampicillin was found to be due to the presence of TEM-1 β-lactamase. On the other hand, a single mutation that has not previously been described, P158-to-S, was detected downstream of the quinolone-resistance-determining region of parC of topoisomerase IV and may be responsible for the reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin in this strain.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of Integrons inAcinetobacter baumannii: Description of a Hybrid Class 2 Integron

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 2684-2688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Cécile Ploy ◽  
François Denis ◽  
Patrice Courvalin ◽  
Thierry Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumannii ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Hybrid Structure ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Class 1 Integrons ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Hybrid Class ◽  
Unknown Gene

ABSTRACT Twenty Acinetobacter baumannii strains resistant to various antibiotics were analyzed for integron content and sequences of the amplification products. Sixteen clinical isolates had a class 1 integron, 2 contained an additional class 1 or class 2 integron, but no class 3 integron was detected. Thirteen strains had integrons with a single cassette: aac(3)-Ia (9 strains), ant(2")-Ia (2 strains), or aac(6′)-Ib (2 strains); 1 hadaac(6′)-Ib and oxa20cassettes and an unknown gene; and 1 had an integron containingant(2")-Ia and an oxa3cassette truncated by IS6100. The remaining strains harbored class 1 integrons with gene cassettes previously found inEnterobacteriaceae. One integron had a hybrid structure composed of intI2 and the 3′ conserved segment of class 1 integrons. These data indicate that integrons play a major role in multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter.

scholarly journals Genetic characterization of multidrug resistance in Shigella spp. from Japan

2006 ◽  
Vol 55 (12) ◽  
pp. 1685-1691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf M. Ahmed ◽  
Kimi Furuta ◽  
Kei Shimomura ◽  
Yoshio Kasama ◽  
Tadashi Shimamoto
Keyword(s):  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Blot Hybridization ◽  
Southern Blot Hybridization ◽  
Shigella Sonnei ◽  
Sequencing Analysis ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Gene Cassettes ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Shigella Spp

This study characterized the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance of a number of Shigella spp. isolated from humans from 2000 to 2004 in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan. A total of 26 isolates of Shigella spp. were included in this study. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests revealed high levels of resistance, especially to ampicillin, streptomycin, trimethoprim, tetracycline, nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin. PCR and DNA sequencing were used for screening and characterization of antibiotic-resistance determinants. PCR sequencing analysis revealed the presence of only one type of class 1 integron in one isolate of Shigella sonnei. This class 1 integron was 1904 bp and contained two gene cassettes: a probable esterase/lipase (estX) and aadA1, which confers resistance to streptomycin and spectinomycin. Two types of class 2 integron were identified in this study. One was the classic type (2158 bp) and carried the three conserved resistance gene cassettes of the class 2 integron, dfrA1, sat1 and aadA1, which confer resistance to trimethoprim, streptothricin and streptomycin/spectinomycin, respectively. This type was detected in both Shigella sonnei (14 isolates) and Shigella flexneri (five isolates). The other type was shorter (1313 bp) and carried only two gene cassettes, dfrA1 and sat1. This integron was detected in a single isolate of Shigella sonnei. PFGE patterns showed limited diversity within clusters of the same species. Furthermore, an extended-spectrum β-lactamase gene, bla OXA-30, which confers resistance to ampicillin, was characterized in all isolates of Shigella flexneri except the oldest strain, which was isolated in 2000. Southern blot hybridization and conjugation experiments showed that bla OXA-30 was located in the chromosome.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of a Multidrug Resistance IncF Plasmid from the Globally Disseminated Escherichia coli ST131 Clone

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. e0122369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh Duy Phan ◽  
Brian M. Forde ◽  
Kate M. Peters ◽  
Sohinee Sarkar ◽  
Steven Hancock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
St131 Clone

scholarly journals Integron Expression in Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from House Flies within the Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-327
Author(s):  
Atchariya YOSBOONRUANG ◽  
Anong KIDDEE ◽  
Chatsuda BOONDUANG ◽  
Phannarai PIBALPAKDEE
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Multidrug Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Sequencing Analysis ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
House Flies ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Class 1 Integrons ◽  
Class 1

Escherichia coli is a serious cause of a variety of hospital-acquired infections and commonly contributes to the environment by house flies. Integrons, particularly class 1 integrons, are the genetic elements that play an important role in the horizontal transfer of antimicrobial resistance mechanism. This mechanism is commonly found in Enterobacteriaceae, especially E. coli. In this study, we aim to investigate the occurrence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of E. coli isolated from the house flies in Phayao hospital and to determine the gene expression of class 1 integrons in those isolates of E. coli. Totally, 70 isolates of E. coli were isolated from 60 house flies collected from the hospital. Fifty-seven of the isolates (81.43 %) were multidrug resistance (MDR) and highly resistant to b-lactams, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides. Of 57 isolates of MDR-E. coli, 20 isolates (35 %) were found to carry class 1 integron genes. Fifteen patterns of antimicrobial resistance occurred in the isolates of integron-positive E. coli. Most integron-positive E. coli isolates were resistant to 7 antimicrobials. Two isolates of these bacteria (10 %) were able to resist 13 out of 14 tested antimicrobials. Using PCR and sequencing analysis, an investigation showed that dfrA17-aadA5, dfrA12-aadA2 gene cassette was the most prevalent cassette (n = 10; 50 %) among the integron-positive E. coli isolates. Our results indicated that the presences of multidrug resistance and class 1 integrons were common in E. coli isolated from the houseflies in hospital. Therefore, screening for integron-positive E. coli from the hospital environment might be necessary for prevention of nosocomial infections.

scholarly journals Bacteremia caused by an Acinetobacter junii strain harboring class 1 integron and diverse DNA mobile elements

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (05) ◽  
pp. 666-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
German M Traglia ◽  
Marisa Almuzara ◽  
Elisabet Vilacoba ◽  
Alicia Tuduri ◽  
Gabriela Neumann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Renal Transplant Patient ◽  
Transplant Patient ◽  
Mobile Elements ◽  
Ocular Infection ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Acinetobacter Junii ◽  
Genomic Plasticity ◽  
Class 1

Introduction: Infections caused by Acinetobacter junii are rarely reported. However, some outbreaks of septicemia in neonates and pediatric oncology patients, as well as meningitis, peritonitis, and ocular infection have been described. Since it is highly infrequent to find the molecular characterization of A. junii strains in literature, in this study we described the molecular characterization of A. junii isolates recovered from blood samples of a renal transplant patient. Methodology: The case was defined as a catheter-related bacteremia caused by A. junii. The patient responded favorably after catheter removal and treatment with ciprofloxacin. Results and Conclusion: The complete molecular characterization of the isolate showed that it harbored a class 1 integron and diverse DNA mobile elements. This explains its genomic plasticity for acquiring antimicrobial resistance determinants and for adapting to a nosocomial niche.

scholarly journals Characterization of the variable region in the class 1 integron of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from surface water

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Canal ◽  
Karine Lena Meneghetti ◽  
Clara Ponzi de Almeida ◽  
Marina da Rosa Bastos ◽  
Letícia Muner Otton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Variable Region ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Class 1

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of β-Lactamase Genes and Their Genetic Structures in Acinetobacter Genospecies 3 Isolates in Taiwan

2010 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 2699-2703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Yueh Huang ◽  
Po-Liang Lu ◽  
Te-Li Chen ◽  
Fang-Yee Chang ◽  
Chang-Phone Fung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Structure ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Integrase Gene ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Genetic Structures

ABSTRACT The genetic structure of β-lactamases in Acinetobacter genospecies 3 (AG3) isolates in Taiwan was studied to analyze their high rates of resistance to β-lactams, including carbapenems (57.9%). bla IMP-1 and bla IMP-8 were located in a class 1 integron. bla OXA-58 was bracketed by ISAba3. A novel TnpF-like integrase gene was identified upstream of bla VEB-3. Adjacent to the 5′ sequence of the bla ADC gene, folE was identified. Four new Acinetobacter-derived cephalosporinase (ADC) enzymes were found, which clustered phylogenetically with published AG3 ADC proteins.

scholarly journals Characterization of In53, a Class 1 Plasmid- and Composite Transposon-Located Integron of Escherichia coli Which Carries an Unusual Array of Gene Cassettes

2001 ◽  
Vol 183 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Naas ◽  
Yuzuru Mikami ◽  
Tamae Imai ◽  
Laurent Poirel ◽  
Patrice Nordmann
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Resistance Gene ◽  
Gene Cassette ◽  
Promoter Sequence ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Integrase Gene ◽  
Chloramphenicol Resistance ◽  
Gene Cassettes ◽  
Class 1

ABSTRACT Further characterization of the genetic environment of the gene encoding the Escherichia coli extended-spectrum β-lactamase, bla VEB-1, revealed the presence of a plasmid-located class 1 integron, In53, which carried eight functional resistance gene cassettes in addition tobla VEB-1. While the aadB and the arr-2 gene cassettes were identical to those previously described, the remaining cassettes were novel: (i) a novel nonenzymatic chloramphenicol resistance gene of the cmlAfamily, (ii) a qac allele encoding a member of the small multidrug resistance family of proteins, (iii) a cassette,aacA1b/orfG, which encodes a novel 6′-N-acetyltransferase, and (iv) a fused gene cassette,oxa10/aadA1, which is made of two cassettes previously described as single cassettes. In addition, oxa10 andaadA1 genes were expressed from their own promoter sequence present upstream of the oxa10 cassette.arr-2 coded for a protein that shared 54% amino acid identity with the rifampin ADP-ribosylating transferase encoded by thearr-1 gene from Mycobacterium smegmatisDSM43756. While in M. smegmatis, the main inactivated compound was 23-ribosyl-rifampin, the inactivated antibiotic recovered from E. coli culture was 23-O-ADP-ribosyl-rifampin. The integrase gene of In53 was interrupted by an IS26 insertion sequence, which was also present in the 3′ conserved segment. Thus, In53 is a truncated integron located on a composite transposon, named Tn2000, bounded by two IS26 elements in opposite orientations. Target site duplication at both ends of the transposon indicated that the integron likely was inserted into the plasmid through a transpositional process. This is the first description of an integron located on a composite transposon.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of ISCR1-MediatedblaPER-1in a Non-O1, Non-O139 Vibrio cholerae Strain from China

2015 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 4293-4295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Wu ◽  
Lianyan Xie ◽  
Fangfang Zhang ◽  
Yuxing Ni ◽  
Jingyong Sun
Keyword(s):  
Vibrio Cholerae ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Cholerae Strain ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conserved Sequence ◽  
Circular Molecule ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Insight Into

ABSTRACTWe report the detection of PER-1 extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) in a clinical non-O1, non-O139Vibrio choleraestrain from China. ISCR1-mediatedblaPER-1was embedded in a complex In4family class 1 integron belonging to the lineage of Tn1696on a conjugative IncA/C plasmid. A free 8.98-kb circular molecule present with the ISCR1-blaPER-1–truncated 3′-conserved sequence (CS) structure was detected in this isolate. These findings may provide insight into the mobilization ofblaPER-1.

scholarly journals Identification and Molecular Characterization of Class 1 Integrons in Multiresistant Escherichia coli Isolates from Poultry Litter

2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (15) ◽  
pp. 5444-5447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ponce-Rivas ◽  
María-Enriqueta Muñoz-Márquez ◽  
Ashraf A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Poultry Litter ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gene Cassettes ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Chicken Litter ◽  
Diverse Origin

ABSTRACTThis study describes the prevalence of arrays of class 1 integron cassettes and Qnr determinants (A, B, and S) in 19 fluoroquinolone-resistantEscherichia coliisolates from chicken litter.qnrSandqnrAwere the predominant genes in these fluoroquinolone-resistant isolates, and an uncommon array ofaacA4-catB3-dfrA1gene cassettes from a class1 integron was found. Additionally,aadA1anddfrA1gene cassettes, encoding resistance to streptomycin and trimethoprim, constituted the most common genes identified and was located on megaplasmids as well on the chromosome. Antibiotic resistance, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and plasmid data suggest a genetically diverse origin of poultryE. coliisolates.

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