Antimicrobial resistance in Brazilian pig and poultry production and its contribution to the success of Salmonella serotypes

• Grant number: 17/50453-2
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• Duration: June 01, 2018 - May 31, 2019
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine - Preventive Veterinary Medicine
• Cooperation agreement: BBSRC, UKRI ; Newton Fund, with FAPESP as a partner institution in Brazil
• Principal Investigator: Andrea Micke Moreno
• Grantee: Andrea Micke Moreno
• Principal investigator abroad: Alison Mather
• Institution abroad: University of Cambridge, England
• Home Institution: Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia (FMVZ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenotypes and genotypes in Salmonella enterica from swine and poultry production in Brazil, over the last ten years, and determine the impact of AMR profiles on the dynamics of serotypes spread on both animal species. Strains from the FMVZ/USP collection will be submitted to multiplex PCR serotyping, AMR profiling and further whole genome sequencing. Expected results include improving the knowledge of AMR epidemiology and resistance genes transmission dynamics in S. enterica from swine and poultry, as well as training of the involved research groups. (AU)