Identification and molecular characterization of metallo-beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli involved in urinary tract and diarrhea infections, isolated from pets and humans in São Paulo, SP - Brazil.

• Grant number: 11/19371-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: January 01, 2012
• End date: October 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine - Preventive Veterinary Medicine
• Principal Investigator: Antonio Fernando Pestana de Castro
• Grantee: Rodrigo Assunção Moura
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Escherichia coli strains are classified as commensals, extraintestinal and intestinal pathogens. In recent years, the frequency of isolation of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase producing E. coli (MBL E. coli) has increased significantly. Many studies have researched MBL E. coli isolated from humans, however few studies were aimed to study MBL E. coli isolated from animals. Many animals act as reservoirs of pathogenic E. coli. This project aims to identify and perform molecular characterization of strains MBL E. coli isolated from humans and pets.