scholarly journals Typing of Listeria Monocytogenes Isolated from Slaughtered Cattle and Beef Meat

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Dmowska ◽  
Kinga Wieczorek ◽  
Orla Lynch ◽  
Jacek Osek
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Restriction Analysis ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Pfge Type ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Beef Meat ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Pfge Profiles

Abstract A total of 135 L. monocytogenes strains isolated from slaughtered cattle and beef meat were tested by the pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The AscI restriction analysis revealed a genetic heterogeneity among investigated isolates since 31, 9, and 35 profiles were distinguished among hide, carcass, and meat strains, respectively. The PFGE profiles of the isolates were also analysed in relation to serotypes, virulence genes, and antimicrobial resistance. It was shown that strains displaying the same PFGE type were of the same serotype while correlation between pulsotype and antimicrobial resistance was poor. The obtained results suggest that a cross-contamination between bovine hides and carcasses may occur during the slaughter process. Moreover, identification of identical PFGE types among L. monocytogenes found during a study period may suggest a common source of contamination or presence of persistent strains able to survive for a long time. These results emphasise the importance of molecular subtyping methods, including PFGE, in monitoring and tracking pathogen contamination along food chain.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Resistance and PFGE Molecular Typing of Salmonella enterica Serovar Gallinarum Isolates from Chickens in South Korea from 2013 to 2018

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Jun-Feng Zhang ◽  
Ke Shang ◽  
Jong-Yeol Park ◽  
Yea-Jin Lee ◽  
Yu-Ri Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Pfge Type ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance Profile ◽  
Horizontal Spread ◽  
And Control

Antimicrobial resistance and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) genotypes of collected S. enterica ser. Gallinarum isolates were investigated to examine the epidemiological relationship between field outbreak isolates of S. enterica ser. Gallinarum. Thirty S. enterica ser. Gallinarum isolates collected from poultry farms with FT outbreaks from 2013 to 2018 in South Korea were analyzed. All isolates were resistant to at least 3 of the 18 antimicrobials tested and exhibited an MDR phenotype. All isolates showed resistance to streptomycin, sulfisoxazole, and colistin. One isolate was resistant to 9 antimicrobials. The antimicrobial resistance profile, streptomycin-sulfisoxazole-colistin-nalidixic acid-ciprofloxacin-gentamicin (18/30, 60.0%), was the most prevalent. PFGE types were classified into 10 groups with a 100% correlation cutoff in dendrograms for 30 field isolates. The dominant PFGE types were 1 (8/30, 26.7%), 4 (7/30, 23.3%), and 9 (5/30, 16.7%). Interestingly some isolates collected from the same and different companies had the same PFGE type. We reported a high MDR rate in S. enterica ser. Gallinarum isolates. The present study highlights the occurrence of horizontal spread and cyclic contamination of MDR S. enterica ser. Gallinarum within the same company. Furthermore, we showed cross-contamination between different companies. The characterization of these isolates would be helpful in the development of prevention and control strategies for MDR S. enterica ser. Gallinarum infection in South Korea.

scholarly journals Virulence Characteristics and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Isolates from Humans in South Africa: 2006–2013

Toxins ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karama ◽  
Cenci-Goga ◽  
Malahlela ◽  
Smith ◽  
Keddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Shiga Toxin ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Marker Genes ◽  
Surveillance Programs ◽  
Monitoring And Surveillance

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolates (N = 38) that were incriminated in human disease from 2006 to 2013 in South Africa were characterized by serotype, virulence-associated genes, antimicrobial resistance and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The isolates belonged to 11 O:H serotypes. STEC O26:H11 (24%) was the most frequent serotype associated with human disease, followed by O111:H8 (16%), O157:H7 (13%) and O117:H7 (13%). The majority of isolates were positive for key virulence-associated genes including stx1 (84%), eaeA (61%), ehxA (68.4%) and espP (55%), but lacked stx2 (29%), katP (42%), etpD (16%), saa (16%) and subA (3%). stx2 positive isolates carried stx2c (26%) and/or stx2d (26%) subtypes. All pathogenicity island encoded virulence marker genes were detected in all (100%) isolates except nleA (47%), nleC (84%) and nleD (76%). Multidrug resistance was observed in 89% of isolates. PFGE revealed 34 profiles with eight distinct clusters that shared ≥80% intra-serotype similarity, regardless of the year of isolation. In conclusion, STEC isolates that were implicated in human disease between 2006 and 2013 in South Africa were mainly non-O157 strains which possessed virulence genes and markers commonly associated with STEC strains that have been incriminated in mild to severe human disease worldwide. Improved STEC monitoring and surveillance programs are needed in South Africa to control and prevent STEC disease in humans.

scholarly journals Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance in Serratia spp. and Citrobacter spp. Isolates from Companion Animals in Japan: Nosocomial Dissemination of Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant Citrobacter freundii

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuki Harada ◽  
Takae Shimizu ◽  
Hiroichi Ozaki ◽  
Yui Kimura ◽  
Tadashi Miyamoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Sequence Type ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
The Status ◽  
Pfge Profiles

In many countries including Japan, the status of emerging antimicrobial resistance among Serratia spp. and Citrobacter spp. in companion animals remains unknown because these genera are rarely isolated from animals. In this study, 30 Serratia spp. and 23 Citrobacter spp. isolates from companion animals underwent susceptibility testing for 10 antimicrobials. Phenotypic and genetic approaches were used to identify the mechanisms of extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESC). Subsequently, ESC-resistant Citrobacter spp. strains underwent multilocus sequence typing and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). A significantly higher rate (34.8%) of ESC resistance was observed in Citrobacter spp. isolates than in Serratia spp. isolates (0%). ESC resistance was detected in five C. freundii strains, two C. portucalensis strains, and one C. koseri strain. All of the ESC-resistant Citrobacter spp. strains harbored CMY-type and/or DHA-type AmpC β-lactamases. Three C. freundii strains harbored the CTX-M-3-type extended-spectrum β-lactamases. Notably, the three blaCTX-3-producing and two blaCMY-117-bearing C. freundii strains (obtained from different patients in one hospital) had the same sequence type (ST156 and ST18, respectively) and similar PFGE profiles. We believe that ESC-resistant Citrobacter spp. are important nosocomial pathogens in veterinary medicine. Therefore, infection control in animal hospitals is essential to prevent dissemination of these resistant pathogens.

Widespread Listeriosis Outbreak Attributable to Pasteurized Cheese, Which Led to Extensive Cross-Contamination Affecting Cheese Retailers, Quebec, Canada, 2008

2012 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
COLETTE GAULIN ◽  
DANIELLE RAMSAY ◽  
SADJIA BEKAL
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Single Plant ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Cheese Production ◽  
Pfge Profiles

A major Listeria monocytogenes outbreak occurred in the province of Quebec, Canada, in 2008, involving a strain of L. monocytogenes (LM P93) characterized by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and associated with the consumption of pasteurized milk cheese. This report describes the results of the ensuing investigation. All individuals affected with LM P93 across the province were interviewed with a standardized questionnaire. Microbiological and environmental investigations were conducted by the Quebec's Food Inspection Branch of Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec among retailers and cheese plants involved in the outbreak. Between 8 June and 31 December 2008, 38 confirmed cases of LM P93 were reported to public health authorities, including 16 maternal-neonatal cases (14 pregnant women, and two babies born to asymptomatic mothers). The traceback of many brands of cheese that tested positive for LM P93 collected from retailers identified two cheese plants contaminated by L. monocytogenes strains on 3 and 4 September. PFGE profiles became available for both plants on 8 September, and confirmed that a single plant was associated with the outbreak. Products from these two plants were distributed to more than 300 retailers in the province, leading to extensive cross-contamination of retail stock. L. monocytogenes is ubiquitous, and contamination can occur subsequent to heat treatment, which usually precedes cheese production. Contaminated soft-textured cheese is particularly prone to bacterial growth. Ongoing regulatory and industry efforts are needed to decrease the presence of Listeria in foods, including pasteurized products. Retailers should be instructed about the risk of cross-contamination, even with soft pasteurized cheese and apply methods to avoid it.

scholarly journals Cases of Salmonella Urbana in Finland, the Czech Republic and Latvia, January-February 2010

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Rimhanen-Finne ◽  
S Lukinmaa ◽  
T Martelius ◽  
H Rossow ◽  
R Karpíšková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Common Source ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Pulsed Field ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Pfge Profiles

A cluster of 14 cases of Salmonella Urbana cases in Finland, the Czech Republic and Latvia were identified in January-February, 2010. The majority of cases (11) were male and children under 16 years of age. The investigation is currently ongoing and comparison of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profiles of the isolates suggests that the cases may have a common source of infection.

scholarly journals Salmonella enterica Serovar Minnesota Biofilms, Susceptibility to Biocides, and Molecular Characterization

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Roberta Torres de Melo ◽  
Taciano dos Reis Cardoso ◽  
Phelipe Augusto Borba Martins Peres ◽  
Raquelline Figueiredo Braz ◽  
Guilherme Paz Monteiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
Adaptation Mechanisms ◽  
Real Risk ◽  
Different Temperatures

The presence of virulence genes, phylogenetic relationships, biofilm formation index (BFI), and ultrastructure in S. Minnesota at different temperatures (4, 25, and 36 °C) were analyzed. In addition, the ability of biocidal agents (chlorhexidine1%, sodium hypochlorite 1%, and peracetic acid 0.8%) to inhibit biofilms formed by 20 strains isolated from broiler slaughter plants from two Brazilian companies in 2009, 2010, and 2014 was determined. The presence of specific genes was evaluated by PCR and phylogeny between strains by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. The BFI was determined using tryptone soy broth with 5% of chicken juice, and its structure was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The presence of specific genes indicated that S. Minnesota has the potential to cause disease in humans, adapting to adverse conditions. Temperatures of 25 and 36 °C favored biofilm formation, although at 4 °C, there was still biomass that could contaminate the final product. Tolerance to all biocides was identified in 12/20 (60%), representing a real risk of adaptation mechanisms development, especially regarding to resistance to sodium hypochlorite. Phylogenetic analysis indicated cross-contamination and spread among companies, which was probably related to biofilms formation. Results show the necessity of attention to this serovar considering its resistance to sodium hypochlorite, including the need for rigorous control, adopting low temperatures to prevent biofilms formation in the poultry industry.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Characterization of Salmonella Isolates from Processed Bison Carcasses

2006 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 3046-3049 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiongzhen Li ◽  
Jerod A. Skyberg ◽  
Mohamed K. Fakhr ◽  
Julie S. Sherwood ◽  
Lisa K. Nolan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Salmonella Enterica ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Class 1 Integron ◽  
Pulsed Field ◽  
Class 1

ABSTRACT Seventeen Salmonella enterica serovar Hadar isolates recovered from bison were found to possess a range of virulence genes and resistance to tetracycline, gentamicin, sulfamethoxazole, and streptomycin simultaneously. A 1-kb class 1 integron containing the aadA1 gene was identified in all isolates. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis found that all isolates were closely related, indicating the possibility of cross-contamination during processing.

scholarly journals Molecular Characteristics of Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium from Bulk Tank Milk in Korea

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Sunghyun Yoon ◽  
Young Ju Lee
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Enterococcus Faecalis ◽  
Enterococcus Faecium ◽  
Virulence Genes ◽  
Dairy Herd ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Bulk Tank Milk ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Bulk Tank

Enterococci are considered to be environmental mastitis-causing pathogens that can easily spread antimicrobial resistance or virulence genes via horizontal transfer. In this study, the molecular characteristics of enterococci from bulk tank milk were investigated to assess the importance of dairy herd management. A total of 338 enterococci (305 Enterococcus faecalis and 33 Enterococcus faecium) were isolated from 1584 batches of bulk tank milk samples from 396 farms affiliated with four dairy companies in Korea, and significant differences (40.6–79.7%) (p < 0.05) in the prevalence of enterococci were observed in the samples from different companies. Enterococci showed the highest resistance to tetracycline (TET) (73.4%), followed by doxycycline (DOX) (49.7%) and erythromycin (ERY) (46.2%), while two enterococci isolates showed resistance to vancomycin (VAN). Among 146 tetracycline (TET) and ERY-resistant enterococci, each 50 (19.4%) enterococci carried combination-resistance and transposon gene types erm(B) + tet(M) + IntTn and erm(B) + tet(L) + tet(M) + IntTn, respectively. The virulence genes such as ace (99.0%), efaA (97.7%), cad1 (95.7%), and gelE (85.9%) were highly conserved in E. faecalis and significantly predominated over E. faecium (p < 0.001). Our results indicate that pathogens from bulk tank milk can also become a reservoir for the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors through cross-contamination processes.

scholarly journals Molecular evidence of clonality amongst Vibrio cholerae O1 biotype El Tor during an outbreak in Malaysia

2000 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. VADIVELU ◽  
L. IYER ◽  
B. M. KSHATRIYA ◽  
S. D. PUTHUCHEARY
Keyword(s):  
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Molecular Evidence ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Dice Coefficient ◽  
Pfge Analysis ◽  
Vibrio Cholerae O1 ◽  
El Tor ◽  
Pfge Profiles

Forty-three clinical strains of V. cholerae O1 biotype El Tor were isolated between 3 May and 10 June 1998 during an outbreak in the metropolitan area of Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs. With the exception of three Inaba strains that were restricted to three members of a family, all the others belonged to the Ogawa serotype. The strains were analysed for clonality using ribotyping and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Two ribotypes, V/B21a and B27, were identified among 40 Ogawa isolates using BglI restriction endonuclease. Ribotype V/B21a has been described previously from Taiwan and Colombia and several Asian countries while B27 has been reported among isolates from Senegal. The three Inaba strains belonged to one ribotype, designated type A, not previously reported. PFGE analysis using NotI revealed that all isolates within a ribotype had identical profiles demonstrating clonality amongst the strains. Dice coefficient analysis of the two Ogawa genotypes revealed 89% similarity on ribotype patterns and 91.3% on PFGE profiles. Ribotype V/B21a isolates were associated with cases from dispersed areas of Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs while ribotype B27 was restricted to cases from one particular area suggesting a common-source outbreak.

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