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High diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in an urban river sediment habitat.

ABSTRACT: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) have been surveyed widely in water bodies, but few studies have determined the diversity of ARB in sediment, which is the most taxon-abundant habitat in aquatic environments. We isolated 56 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria from a single sediment sample taken from an urban river in China. All strains were confirmed for ESBL-producing capability by both the clavulanic acid combination disc method and MIC determination. Of the isolated strains, 39 were classified as Enterobacteriaceae (consisting of the genera Escherichia, Klebsiella, Serratia, and Aeromonas) by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and biochemical analysis. The present study identifies, for the first time, ESBL-producing strains from the families Brucellaceae and Moraxellaceae. The bla(CTX-M) gene was the most dominant of the ESBL genes (45 strains), while the bla(TEM) gene was the second-most dominant (22 strains). A total of five types of bla(CTX-M) fragments were identified, with both known and novel sequences. A library of bla(CTX-M) cloned from the sediment DNA showed an even higher diversity of bla(CTX-M) sequences. The discovery of highly diverse ESBL-producing bacteria and ESBL genes, particularly bla(CTX), in urban river sediment raises alarms for potential dissemination of ARB in communities through river environments.

SUBMITTER: Lu SY

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2935080 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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High diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in an urban river sediment habitat.

Lu Su-Ying SY Zhang Ya-Li YL Geng Sui-Na SN Li Tian-Yu TY Ye Zhuo-Ming ZM Zhang Dong-Sheng DS Zou Fei F Zhou Hong-Wei HW

Applied and environmental microbiology 20100716 17

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) have been surveyed widely in water bodies, but few studies have determined the diversity of ARB in sediment, which is the most taxon-abundant habitat in aquatic environments. We isolated 56 extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria from a single sediment sample taken from an urban river in China. All strains were confirmed for ESBL-producing capability by both the clavulanic acid combination disc method and MIC determination. Of the isolated s ...[more]

PMID: 20639374

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Project description:BackgroundAntibiotic resistant bacteria particularly extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing are of major concern for management of outpatients. They can spread rapidly and are associated with poor patient outcome. However, there is scarcity of information on ear infection with ESBL producing bacteria in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study investigates the prevalence of ear infection with ESBL producing bacteria among outpatients attending Felegehiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May, 2018 to January, 2019. Demographic and clinical data were collected with face to face interview and were complemented with patient card review. Ear discharge specimens were collected from study participants using swab technique. All ear swab specimens were cultured using standard microbiological techniques. The ESBL producing bacteria were detected by double disc synergy test and interpreted based on Clinical and laboratory Standards Institute Guidelines. Chi-square and fisher's exact tests were calculated to check association between variables.ResultsA total of 236 patients (male = 138 and female = 98) with ear infection took part in the study. The median age of the participants was 20years. Overall, 10 (4.23%, 95%CI; 2.3-7.6%) of patients had ear infection with ESBL producing bacteria. Other chronic illnesses (p = 0.003), history of hospital visit and treatment (p = 0.006) and history of antibiotic use without physician's prescription (p<0.001) had significant association with prevalence of ESBL producing bacteria in ear infection. The proportion of ear infection with ESBL producing P.mirabilis, P.aeruginosa and K.pneumoniae were 4 (1.7%), 3 (1.3%) and 2 (0.8%), respectively. All ESBL producing isolates were MDR (100%). Overall, 58 (43%) species were MDR. P.aeruginosa was the leading MDR isolate 29 (53.7%).For all bacterial isolates of ear infection, ampicillin(93.3%) and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (58.5%) revealed high level of resistance whereas low resistance rates were observed for ciprofloxacin (5.2%), third generation cephalosporin (11.9-20%) and aztreonam (16.3%).ConclusionsEar infection due to ESBL producing bacteria coupled with high levels of MDR is becoming a growing concern for outpatients in the study area. Regular detection of these bacteria and wise use of antibiotics are needed to stop the spread of this form of resistance.

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High diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in an urban river sediment habitat.

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High diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in an urban river sediment habitat.

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