Berg, Lotta
- Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Research article2016Peer reviewedOpen access
Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum-Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Wild Kelp Gulls in South America
Liakopoulos, Apostolos; Olsen, Björn; Geurts, Yvon; Artursson, Karin; Berg, Lotta; Mevius, Dik J.; Bonnedahl, Jonas
Abstract
Extended-spectrum-cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are a public health concern due to limited treatment options. Here, we report on the occurrence and the molecular characteristics of extended-spectrum-cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae recovered from wild birds (kelp gulls). Our results revealed kelp gulls as a reservoir of various extended-spectrum cephalosporinase genes associated with different genetic platforms. In addition, we report for the first time the presence of a known epidemic clone of Salmonella enterica serotype Heidelberg (JF6X01.0326/XbaI. 1966) among wild birds.
Published in
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
2016, Volume: 60, number: 11, pages: 6924-6927
SLU Authors
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG3 Good health and well-being
UKÄ Subject classification
Zoology
Publication identifier
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01120-16
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/80658