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Analysis of the antimicrobial resistance gene frequency in whole-genome sequenced Vibrio from Latin American countries

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Author(s):
Vilela, Felipe Pinheiro [1] ; Falcao, Juliana Pfrimer [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, Dept Anal Clin Toxicol & Bromatol, Av Cafe S-N, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology; v. 70, n. 9 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Vibrio species are important environmental-related bacteria responsible for diverse infections in humans due to consumption of contaminated water and seafood in underdeveloped areas of the world. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of antimicrobial resistance genes in 577 sequenced Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus strains isolated in Latin American countries available at the NCBI Pathogen Detection database and to determine the sequence type (ST) of the strains. Almost all strains studied (99.8%) carried at least one antimicrobial resistance gene, while 54.2 % presented a multidrug-resistance profile. The Vibrio strains exhibited genotypic resistance to 11 antimicrobial classes and almG, varG, and catB9, which confer resistance to antibiotic peptides,beta-lactams and amphenicols, respectively, were the most detected genes. Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus showed a broad diversity of STs. Vibrio cholerae strains isolated in Haiti after 2010's earthquake presented the highest diversity and amount of resistance genes in the set of strains analysed and mostly belonged to ST69. In conclusion, the detection of resistance genes from 11 antimicrobial classes and the high number of multidrug-resistant Vibrio species strains emphasize that Latin American public health authorities should employ more efficient control measures and that special attention should be given for the rational use of antimicrobials in human therapy and aquaculture, since the consumption of contaminated water and seafood with resistant Vibrio may result in human infections difficult to be treated. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/06947-6 - Molecular characterization of the genotypic diversity, resistance profile and pathogenic potential of Salmonella Infantis strains isolated from multiple sources in Brazil
Grantee:Felipe Pinheiro Vilela
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 19/19338-8 - Genomic, transcriptomic and phenotypic characterization of Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated from diverse source during 20 years in Brazil
Grantee:Juliana Pfrimer Falcão
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants