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Overview
| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DfrA7 | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogReslit | 78 | Trimethoprim, TRIMETHOPRIM +2 |
| India, Bolivia, Sweden, Asia|Africa|Europe|South America|Global, Global, Africa|Nigeria|Ghana, Zambia, Nebraska|United States, Germany|Denmark|Sweden|France|Italy, Delhi, India, Kenya, Cambodia, Norway, South Asia|sub-Saharan Africa|The Gambia|Mali|Kenya|Mozambique|Bangladesh|India|Pakistan, Bangladesh|Pakistan|Nepal, Nigeria, Africa|Ghana|Kenya|Tanzania, Senegal, Ecuador, Pakistan|Denmark, South Africa, United Kingdom, Brazil, Indonesia, Shanghai, China, Italy, Europe|Netherlands, Europe, Europe|Spain|Hungary|Germany|France|Belgium|Poland|United Kingdom|Denmark, Greece, Africa|Gambia, The Gambia, Northern Ireland, Abuja, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo|Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thailand, Alexandria, Egypt, Kuwait, Mozambique, Iran, Zanzibar, Uruguay|Chile, Ghana, United States|Pakistan|Bangladesh|Nigeria|Iraq|India, Tunisia, Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Oceania, Somali region, Ethiopia|Somali Region, Ethiopia, Europe|Africa|North America|South America|Asia|Oceania, Ibadan, Nigeria, Canada, Australia|France|Bangladesh|United States, Pakistan, China, Egypt|Tunisia|Middle East|North Africa, East Africa|Tanzania|Uganda |
| 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| AF221901|AJ419169|AY245101|AY263739|AF371964|AY604170|AJ620333|AJ937775|AJ697861|AY604169|AJ937774|AJ938159|AJ620334 |
| CAI57693.1 |
| dfr A7 | Reslit | 1 | Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis | Bangkok, Thailand | 2022 | - | - |
| dfrA7/17 | Reslit | 1 | Trimethoprim | Escherichia coli | Western Balkans|Hungary | 2025 | - | - |
| dfrA7 | Card DatabaseResFinder Database | 2 | TRIMETHOPRIM | Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae +1 | - | 2007 | AB161450, AJ884724, EU339235, FN563072, AJ419170 | ACS44716.1 |
Incidence of class 1 integrons in multiple antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative copiotrophic bacteria from the River Torsa in India
The study identified various gene cassettes within class 1 integrons in multiple antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria from the River Torsa in India, including dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12, dfrA17, aac(6')-Ib, aadA1, aadA6, and a novel ORF with homology to dfrA1.
Population structure and resistance genes in antibiotic-resistant bacteria from a remote community with minimal antibiotic exposure.
The study identified various acquired antibiotic resistance genes in commensal E. coli isolates from a remote community with minimal antibiotic exposure, including blaTEM, catI, cmlA6, tet(A), tet(B), dfrA1, dfrA7, dfrA8, dfrA17, sul1, sul2, aphA1, aadA1, aadA2, aadA5, aadB, and sat-1. These genes were found to be similar to those seen in antibiotic-exposed settings, indicating the dissemination of resistant bacteria and resistance genes from such environments.
Streptomycin and chloramphenicol resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from cattle, pigs, and chicken in Kenya.
Class 1 and class 2 integrons and plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance in coliforms isolated from ten rivers in northern Turkey.
Class 1 and class 2 integrons and plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance in coliforms isolated from ten rivers in northern Turkey.
Class 1 and class 2 integrons and plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance in coliforms isolated from ten rivers in northern Turkey.
Molecular characterisation of trimethoprim resistance in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae during a two year intervention on trimethoprim use.
The study identified various dfr genes, including dfrA1, dfrA17, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA8, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA24, and dfrA26, as major contributors to trimethoprim resistance in E. coli and K. pneumoniae. The distribution of these genes remained largely unchanged during the intervention period.
Emergence of a globally dominant IncHI1 plasmid type associated with multiple drug resistant typhoid.
The study identifies the emergence of a globally dominant IncHI1 plasmid type (PST6) associated with multiple drug-resistant typhoid. Key resistance genes include blaTEM-1, cat, dfrA7, sul1, sul2, strAB, tetA, tetD, and betU, which contribute to resistance against ampicillin, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, streptomycin, tetracycline, and high salt environments.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria: Mechanisms and Current Challenges
This paper characterizes several beta-lactamases, including TEM-1, SHV-1, CTX-M-15, and NDM-1, which confer resistance to various beta-lactam antibiotics. It also identifies erm(B) and mef(A) as mechanisms of macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin B resistance. Additionally, aadA1 and aac(6')-Ib are noted for aminoglycoside resistance, while catA1 and floR contribute to chloramphenicol resistance. The vanA gene is associated with glycopeptide resistance, and mcr-1 is linked to polymyxin resistance.
Regional dissemination of a trimethoprim-resistance gene cassette via a successful transposable element.
The study identifies the dfrA7 gene as a major contributor to trimethoprim resistance in E. coli isolates from Nigeria and Ghana, highlighting its dissemination via a Tn21-like transposon.
Genomic signature of multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar typhi isolates related to a massive outbreak in Zambia between 2010 and 2012.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolates from Zambia, including strA, strB, blaTEM-1, sul1, sul2, dfrA7, and catA1. Mutations in the gyrA gene were also associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
Occurrence of Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica in the Beef Cattle Production and Processing Continuum.
The study identified several AMR genes in E. coli and Salmonella, including beta-lactamase genes (blaCMY, blaCTX-M), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2, sul3), and dihydrofolate reductase genes (dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12). These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, ceftiofur, ceftriaxone, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Phylogenetic distribution and prevalence of genes encoding class I Integrons and CTX-M-15 extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolates from healthy humans in Chandigarh, India.
The study identifies the presence of class 1 integrons and bla CTX-M-15 genes in commensal E. coli isolates from healthy individuals in Chandigarh, India. It also detects several gene cassettes conferring resistance to trimethoprim, streptomycin, spectinomycin, streptothricin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and sulfonamides.
An Escherichia coli strain, PGB01, isolated from feral pigeon Faeces, thermally fit to survive in pigeon, shows high level resistance to trimethoprim.
The study identified the dfrA7 gene in the class 1 integron of E. coli strain PGB01, which confers high-level resistance to trimethoprim. Functional analysis showed that the gene is responsible for the observed resistance phenotype.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bordetella bronchiseptica Isolates from Swine and Companion Animals and Detection of Resistance Genes.
The study identified several AMR genes in Bordetella bronchiseptica isolates, including blaBOR-1, blaOXA, strA, strB, sul1, sul2, dfrA7, and tet(A). These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, streptomycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and tetracycline.
Distribution of Integrons and Phylogenetic Groups among Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolates from Children <5 Years of Age in Delhi, India.
The study identified various AMR genes including dfrA1, dfrA7, dfrA12, aadA1, aadA2, sul1, tetA, aacC1, TEM, SHV, CTX-M, OXA, NDM-1, IMP, VIM, ACT, DHA, and CMY in E. coli isolates from children in Delhi, India. These genes were associated with resistance to multiple antibiotics such as trimethoprim, streptomycin, sulfonamides, tetracycline, gentamicin, and various beta-lactams.
Antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae stool isolates circulating in Kenya.
The study identified 46 AMR genes or gene families in 90 Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from Kenya, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug resistance and the diversity of resistance mechanisms.
The clinical and microbiological characteristics of enteric fever in Cambodia, 2008-2015.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A isolates from Cambodia, including beta-lactamase (blaTEM-1B), chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (catA1), sulfonamide resistance proteins (sul1, sul2), dihydrofolate reductase (dfrA7), tetracycline resistance protein (tet(B)), and streptomycin resistance protein (strAB). Additionally, mutations in the gyrA and gyrB genes were associated with decreased ciprofloxacin susceptibility.
Impact of extensive antibiotic treatment on faecal carriage of antibiotic-resistant enterobacteria in children in a low resistance prevalence setting.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in E. coli isolates from children with cystic fibrosis, cancer, and healthy controls, highlighting differences in resistance profiles between groups.
Dynamics of antimicrobial resistance in intestinal Escherichia coli from children in community settings in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in aEPEC isolates from children in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to multiple antibiotics, including ampicillin, streptomycin, trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole, and tetracycline.
Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi in Bangladesh: Exploration of Genomic Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in S. Typhi isolates from Bangladesh, including blaTEM-1B, blaCTX-M-15, catA1, dfrA7, sul1, sul2, qnrS1, strA, strB, tet(A), tet(B), and mutations in gyrA and parE associated with ciprofloxacin resistance.
High abundances of class 1 integrase and sulfonamide resistance genes, and characterisation of class 1 integron gene cassettes in four urban wetlands in Nigeria.
The study identified high abundances of class 1 integrase (intI1) and sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1 and sul2) in urban wetlands in Nigeria, along with various gene cassettes in class 1 integrons that confer resistance to trimethoprim, aminoglycosides, rifampicin, and fluoroquinolones.
The phylogeography and incidence of multi-drug resistant typhoid fever in sub-Saharan Africa.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes associated with multi-drug resistant (MDR) Salmonella Typhi in sub-Saharan Africa, including genes encoding resistance to aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, sulfonamides, and tetracyclines. It also notes mutations in the gyrA gene associated with reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones.
Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and potential pathogenicity, and possible spread of third generation cephalosporin resistance, in Escherichia coli isolated from healthy chicken farms in the region of Dakar, Senegal.
The study identified various AMR genes and mutations in E. coli isolates from healthy chicken farms in Senegal, including bla CTX-M, bla CMY-2, tetA, dfrA1, dfrA7, aadA1, qnrB, and bla TEM, as well as mutations in gyrA and parC genes contributing to ciprofloxacin resistance.
Diverse Commensal Escherichia coli Clones and Plasmids Disseminate Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Domestic Animals and Children in a Semirural Community in Ecuador.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in commensal Escherichia coli isolates from children and domestic animals in a semirural community in Ecuador. These genes included blaTEM-1B, dfrA8, qnrB19, strA, strB, tetA, tetB, sul1, sul2, and others, contributing to resistance against multiple antibiotics such as ampicillin, trimethoprim, tetracycline, and sulfamethoxazole. The research highlights the role of plasmids in disseminating these AMR genes and emphasizes the complexity of AMR transmission in such environments.
Ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi in a pregnant traveller returning from Karachi, Pakistan to Denmark, 2019.
The study reports a ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella Typhi isolate carrying multiple resistance genes, including blaCTX-M-15, blaTEM-1B, qnrS1, sul1, sul2, dfrA7, aph[3]-1b, aph[6]-1d, aac[6]-1aa, and catA1. Additionally, a fluoroquinolone resistance mutation (gyrA S83F) was identified.
The Resistome, Mobilome, Virulome and Phylogenomics of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Clinical Isolates from Pretoria, South Africa.
The study characterized the resistome, mobilome, and virulome of 20 multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from Pretoria, South Africa. Key findings include the identification of various beta-lactamase genes (blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-14, blaCTX-M-27, blaOXA-1, blaOXA-10, blaTEM-1B), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aac(3)-IIa, aac(3)-IId, aac(6')-Ib-cr, mph(A)), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2, sul3), dihydrofolate reductase genes (dfrA17, dfrA14, dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12, dfrA23), tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(B)), chloramphenicol resistance genes (catB3, catA1), and fluoroquinolone resistance mutations in gyrA, gyrB, parC, and parE.
Molecular Detection Of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Isolated From Livestock Production Systems In South Africa.
The study identified multiple multidrug-resistant Salmonella isolates from livestock in South Africa, highlighting the presence of resistance genes such as blaTEM-1, blaCMY-2, tetA, tetC, sul2, and dfrA7.
Use of whole genome sequencing of commensal Escherichia coli in pigs for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, United Kingdom, 2018.
The study analyzed 515 E. coli isolates from pigs using whole genome sequencing to identify AMR genes and mutations. Key findings include the prevalence of blaTEM-1b, tet(A), and tetA(B) genes, along with various mutations in gyrA, parC, and parE that confer resistance to fluoroquinolones. The study highlights the effectiveness of WGS in predicting AMR phenotypes with high concordance to MIC results.
Population structure and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella Typhi isolates in urban Dhaka, Bangladesh from 2004 to 2016.
Unusual accumulation of a wide array of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in a patient with cytomegalovirus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a case report.
International clones of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (CTX-M)-producing Escherichia coli in peri-urban wild animals, Brazil.
The study identified various AMR genes in CTX-M-producing E. coli isolates from peri-urban wild animals in Brazil, including bla CTX-M-55, bla CTX-M-2, bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-14, and others, indicating the presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in wildlife.
Genomic profiling of antimicrobial resistance genes in clinical isolates of Salmonella Typhi from patients infected with Typhoid fever in India.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in Salmonella Typhi isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaTEM-1B, blaTEM-116), chloramphenicol resistance gene (catA1), trimethoprim resistance genes (dfrA7, dfrA15), sulfamethoxazole resistance genes (sul1, sul2), and fluoroquinolone resistance mutations in gyrA, gyrB, parC, and parE genes.
Detection of class 1 integron-associated gene cassettes and tetracycline resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolated from ready to eat vegetables.
The study identified the tetA gene and the dfrA7 gene cassette in tetracycline-resistant E. coli isolates from ready-to-eat vegetables, indicating resistance to tetracycline, streptomycin, kanamycin, and trimethoprim.
Genomic analyses of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Indiana, Typhimurium, and Enteritidis isolates using MinION and MiSeq sequencing technologies.
The study identified various AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Salmonella isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaCTX-M-14, blaCTX-M-27, blaCTX-M-55, blaOXA-1, blaCMY-2, blaOXA, blaCMY), phenicol resistance genes (catB3, cmlA1, floR, catA1, catA2, oqxA, oqxB), aminoglycoside resistance genes (aac(6')-Ib-cr5, aac(6')-Ib-cr, oqxA2, qepA1, qnrS1), sulfonamide and trimethoprim resistance genes (sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA12, dfrA7), and tetracycline resistance genes (tet(A), tet(B), tet(M)).
Snapshot Study of Whole Genome Sequences of Escherichia coli from Healthy Companion Animals, Livestock, Wildlife, Humans and Food in Italy.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and mutations in Escherichia coli isolates from various sources in Italy, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to tetracycline, sulfonamide, penicillin, fluoroquinolone, and colistin. Key genes included tetA, sul2, blaTEM-1b, mcr-1, qnrS1, and others, along with mutations in gyrA, parC, parE, and pmrB.
A Multifactorial Approach for Surveillance of Shigella spp. and Entero-Invasive Escherichia coli Is Important for Detecting (Inter)national Clusters.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in Shigella spp. and EIEC isolates, including beta-lactamases (blaTEM-1b, blaOXA-1, blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-32, blaCTX-M-55, blaDHA-1), dihydrofolate reductase variants (dfrA1, dfrA14, dfrA17, dfrA7, dfrA8), sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2), macrolide resistance genes (erm(B), mphA), and chromosomal mutations in gyrA, parC, and parE associated with ciprofloxacin resistance.
Antibiotic resistance plasmid composition and architecture in Escherichia coli isolates from meat.
The study characterizes various AMR genes in plasmids from meat-derived E. coli isolates, highlighting the diversity and clustering of resistance genes such as bla CTX-M-1, aadA5, sul2, and others, along with their association with specific plasmid incompatibility groups.
Genomic Diversity and Virulence Potential of ESBL- and AmpC-β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains From Healthy Food Animals Across Europe.
The study identifies various ESBL and AmpC beta-lactamase genes, including bla SHV-12, bla CTX-M-1, bla CTX-M-2, bla CTX-M-14, bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-52, and bla CMY-2, along with the mcr-1 gene conferring colistin resistance in E. coli isolates from food animals in Europe.
Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Isolates from Animals in Greece.
The study identified several AMR genes in ESBL-producing E. coli isolates from animals in Greece, including bla CTX-M-1/15, bla TEM, aadA1, aadA2, aphA, strA, strB, sul1, sul2, sul3, dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA15, dfrA17, dfrA19, mph, mrx, intI1, tnpISE cp1, qnrS, and qnrB.
Invasive atypical non-typhoidal Salmonella serovars in The Gambia.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes in invasive Salmonella serovars in The Gambia, including blaTEM-1B, aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, catA1, dfrA7, sul1, sul2, tet(B), and fosA7. These genes conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, penicillin, gentamicin, kanamycin, tobramycin, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, and fluoroquinolones.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella from Retail Foods Marketed in Bangkok, Thailand.
The study identified several AMR genes in Salmonella Enteritidis isolates from retail food samples in Bangkok, including blaTEM-1, tetA, sul2, and dfrA7, which confer resistance to various antibiotics.
Genomic diversity and antimicrobial resistance among non-typhoidal Salmonella associated with human disease in The Gambia.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates from The Gambia, including aac(6')-Iaa_1, aph_3_Ib, aph_6_Id, dfrA14, dfrA7, dfrA8, blaTEM-1B, catA1_1, fosA7_1, mph_A, sul1, sul2, tet_A, and tet_B. These genes confer resistance to aminoglycosides, trimethoprim, beta-lactams, chloramphenicol, fosfomycin, macrolides, sulfonamides, and tetracyclines. The study also found that multidrug resistance (MDR) was primarily associated with Salmonella serovar Enteritidis, especially in the eastern region.
Antimicrobial resistance in urinary pathogens and culture-independent detection of trimethoprim resistance in urine from patients with urinary tract infection.
The study identifies dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12, and dfrA17 as trimethoprim resistance genes in urinary pathogens, demonstrating their utility in predicting phenotypic resistance without culture.
Cross-Sectional Survey of Antibiotic Resistance in Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Pigs in Greece.
The study identified a high prevalence of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Greek pigs, with a focus on resistance mechanisms involving bla CTX-M1/15, bla TEM, and bla SHV genes, as well as resistance to fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, macrolides, and colistin.
Antimicrobial susceptibility and genomic profiling of Salmonella enterica from bloodstream infections at a tertiary referral hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, 2018-2019.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in Salmonella enterica isolates, including blaTEM-1B, catA1, sul2, sul1, dfrA7, dfrA14, and mutations in gyrA, gyrB, and parC. These resistance mechanisms contribute to multidrug resistance and emerging resistance to ciprofloxacin and cephalosporins.
Molecular characterization of multi drug resistant Escherichia coli isolates at a tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria.
The study identified several AMR genes in multi-drug resistant E. coli isolates, including bla CTX-M-15, bla CTX-M-14, bla CTX-M-27, bla CTX-M-65, bla OXA-1, bla OXA-2, bla CMY-2, bla NDM-1, bla NDM-5, aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-IIe, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aad A5, ant(2′′)-Ia, aph(3′′)-Ib, aph(3′′)-VI, aph(6)-Id, ermB, ermD, fosA3, fosA7, mdtM, emrD, sul1, sul2, sul3, tetA, tetB, tetM, dfrA1, dfrA7, dfrA8, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA17, dfrA82, dfrB4, qepA, qepA1, qepA2, qepA4, qnrB19, qnrS1, qacE, catA1, catA2, catB3, cmlA1, mphA.
Urban rats as carriers of invasive Salmonella Typhimurium sequence type 313, Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The study identified multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium ST313 in urban rats in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting their potential role as reservoirs of invasive Salmonella. The resistant isolates carried genes such as blaTEM-1, strA, strB, ant(3')-Ia, aac(3')-IId, sul1, sul2, dfrA1, tetB, and catA10, conferring resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Phylogenetic analysis and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from wild and domestic animals at an agricultural land interface area of Salaphra wildlife sanctuary, Thailand.
The study identified several AMR genes in E. coli isolates from wild and domestic animals in Thailand, including blaTEM, blaSHV, blaCMY-2, aac(3)-IV, aadA, tetA, tetB, qnrA, sul3, dfrA1, dfrA5, and dfrA7, which conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, gentamicin, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens.
The study identifies a diverse array of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes across various plasmid replicon types in enteric pathogens, highlighting the prevalence of resistance genes in plasmids such as IncHI2, IncN, IncA/C, IncP, IncHI1, and IncFIA. Key AMR genes include aac(3)-IId, aac(3)-IIg, aac(6')-Ib3, aadA1, aadA5, aph(3'')-Ib, bla CMY-2, bla CTX-M-27, bla NDM-1, mcr-9.1, and others, which confer resistance to antibiotics such as gentamicin, cephalosporins, carbapenems, colistin, and tetracycline.
Escherichia coli ST2797 Is Abundant in Wastewater and Might Be a Novel Emerging Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase E. coli.
The study identifies E. coli ST2797 as a multidrug-resistant clone abundant in wastewater, carrying resistance genes blaTEM-1B, sul2, dfrA7, and tet(B), which confer resistance to ampicillin, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, and tetracycline, respectively.
Molecular characterization of multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates from Alexandria, Egypt.
The study identified various AMR genes in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Alexandria, Egypt, including bla OXA-51-like variants, bla OXA-23, bla NDM-1, bla PER-7, bla GES-like, and others, highlighting the widespread resistance to beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, and other antibiotics.
Antibiotic Resistance Mediated by Escherichia coli in Kuwait Marine Environment as Revealed through Genomic Analysis.
The study identified various antibiotic resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolates from Kuwait's marine environment, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes, fluoroquinolone resistance genes, sulfonamide resistance genes, tetracycline resistance genes, and macrolide resistance genes. Additionally, the MFS-type drug efflux gene mdfA was commonly found in E. coli isolates.
Polyclonal Multidrug ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and Emergence of Susceptible Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae ST23 Isolates in Mozambique.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in Klebsiella isolates, including bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1, bla SHV, and bla OXA-1, which confer resistance to beta-lactams. Other genes like aac(3)-IIa, aac(6')-Ib-cr, qnrB1, qnrB6, catA1, catA2, catB3, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA12, dfrA14, dfrA27, sul1, sul2, mph(A), tet(A), tet(D), fosA, ARR-3, and oqxAB were also found, contributing to resistance against aminoglycosides, quinolones, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole, macrolides, tetracycline, fosfomycin, rifampicin, and quinolones respectively. Mutations in ompK36, ompK37, and acrR were associated with resistance to cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones, while mutations in RamR were linked to tigecycline resistance.
Characterization of integrons, extended spectrum beta lactamases and genetic diversity among uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates from Kerman, south east of Iran.
The study identified the presence of class I integrons and ESBLs, particularly bla CTX-M, bla TEM, and bla SHV, in uropathogenic E. coli isolates from Kerman, Iran. Additionally, various gene cassettes such as dfrA17-aadA5, aadA1-dfrA1, and others were detected, contributing to resistance against multiple antibiotics.
Plasmid content of carbapenem resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates belonging to five International Clones collected from hospitals of Alexandria, Egypt.
The study characterizes various AMR genes in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates, including blaOXA-23, blaPER-7, blaGES-11, blaGES-35, aph(3')-VI, aac(6')-Ib, sul1, sul2, mph(E), msr(E), armA, strA, strB, cmlA5, arr-2, ant(3'')-II, aadA1-pm, tet(B), tet(39), qacEΔ1, and dfrA7.
Predominance of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhi genotype 4.3.1 with low-level ciprofloxacin resistance in Zanzibar.
The study identifies multidrug-resistant Salmonella Typhi genotype 4.3.1.1 with low-level ciprofloxacin resistance in Zanzibar, highlighting the presence of resistance genes blaTEM-1B, sul1, sul2, dfrA7, catA1, aph(6)-Id, and aph(3")-Ib, along with gyrA mutations D87G and S83F.
Salmonella Typhi Haplotype 58 (H58) Biofilm Formation and Genetic Variation in Typhoid Fever Patients with Gallstones in an Endemic Setting in Kenya.
The study identified multidrug resistance genes such as sul1, dfrA7, catA1, aph(6)-Id, aph(3")-Ib, sul2, and blaTEM-1 in S. Typhi isolates from patients with gallstones. Additionally, point mutations in the quinolone resistance determining region (QRDR) of gyrA (S83Y) and gyrB (S464F) were observed, contributing to resistance against ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid.
Genetics of resistance to trimethoprim in cotrimoxazole resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli: integrons, transposons, and single gene cassettes.
The study identifies various dfrA gene cassettes, including dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA8, and dfrA14, as the primary genetic determinants of trimethoprim resistance in cotrimoxazole-resistant uropathogenic E. coli strains. These genes are found in class 1 and 2 integrons, as well as in transposons.
Genomic characterization of multi drug resistant ESBL-producing Escherichia coli isolates from patients and patient environments in a teaching hospital in Ghana.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in ESBL-producing E. coli isolates from patients and the hospital environment, including bla CTX-M-15, bla TEM-1B, bla OXA-1, and various aminoglycoside, macrolide, tetracycline, sulfonamide, and trimethoprim resistance genes. Additionally, PMQR genes like qnrS1, qnrB19, qnrB4, and qepA4 were detected, contributing to quinolone resistance.
Salmonella Typhi genotypic diversity, cluster identification and antimicrobial resistance determinants in Mukuru settlement, Nairobi Kenya.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance genes and mutations in Salmonella Typhi isolates from Mukuru settlement, Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains.
Mobile genetic elements define the non-random structure of the Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi pangenome.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes, including blaTEM-1B, qnrS1, sul2, tet(A), aph(3'')-Ib, aph(6)-Id, dfrA14, blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-88, catA1, qacE, sul1, and tet(B), which are associated with multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi strains.
Carriage Rate of Enterobacterales Resistant to Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporins in the Tunisian Population.
The study identified bla CTX-M-15 and bla DHA-1 as the primary genes conferring resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins in Enterobacterales isolated from healthy Tunisian individuals. Additional resistance mechanisms included aminoglycoside, sulfonamide, tetracycline, and quinolone resistance genes.
Salmonella Typhi Haplotype 58 biofilm formation and genetic variation in isolates from typhoid fever patients with gallstones in an endemic setting in Kenya.
The study identified multidrug resistance genes sul1, dfrA7, catA1, aph(6)-Id, aph(3" )-Ib, sul2, and blaTEM-1 in S. Typhi isolates from household D, along with specific mutations in the quinolone resistance-determining region (QRDR) of gyrA and gyrB. Additionally, missense mutations in the treB and tviE genes were observed in isolates from different households.
Global genomic epidemiology of bla (GES-5) carbapenemase-associated integrons.
The study characterizes the global genomic epidemiology of blaGES-5, a carbapenemase-associated integron, highlighting its prevalence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its association with various gene cassettes.
Fecal carriage of ESBL-producing E. coli and genetic characterization in rural children and livestock in the Somali region, Ethiopia: a one health approach.
The study identified bla CTX-M-15 as the most prevalent ESBL gene in both human and animal E. coli isolates, along with other resistance genes such as bla TEM-1B, bla OXA-1, and various aminoglycoside, sulfonamide, and trimethoprim resistance genes. Mutations in gyrA, parC, and parE were also associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.
Antibiotic Resistance in Mammalian Wild Game: A Meta-Analysis
The study presents a comprehensive meta-analysis of antibiotic resistance in bacteria isolated from mammalian wild game, highlighting the prevalence of various AMR genes and mutations across different bacterial species.
Molecular characterization of multidrug-resistant E. coli recovered from diarrheagenic children under 5 years from Mukuru Informal Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya, based on whole-genome sequencing analysis.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in multidrug-resistant E. coli isolates from diarrheagenic children in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting the presence of blaTEM-1B, blaCTX-M-15, qnrS1, qnrB4, aac(6')-Ib-cr, and other resistance mechanisms.
Transmissible antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from household drinking water in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The study identified several AMR genes in E. coli isolates from household water in Ibadan, Nigeria, including blaTEM-1B, dfrA14, tetA, qnrS1, and mcr-1, highlighting the potential for horizontal gene transfer and the risk of AMR spread in the environment.
Trimethoprim resistance in Escherichia coli exhibits an allele-specific growth advantage.
The study identifies that specific dfrA alleles, such as dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA7, dfrA14, and dfrA17, confer trimethoprim resistance in E. coli. The growth behavior of isolates carrying these alleles varies, with some showing a faster growth phenotype in the presence of trimethoprim.
Characterization of the Diversity in Host Range of an Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Type IV Secretion System-Encoding Plasmid in Acinetobacter.
The study characterizes the XDR plasmid p1AB5075, which harbors multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including blaGES-11, aac(6')-Ib10, ant(2")-Ia, aadA2, aph(3")-Ib, aph(6)-Id, cmlA1, dfrA7, sul1, and qacEΔ1, conferring resistance to various antibiotics such as beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, and sulfonamides. The plasmid was successfully transferred to genetically diverse Acinetobacter strains, highlighting its potential for spreading resistance.
Acquired antibiotic resistance of Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter spp. in the Western Balkans and Hungary with a One Health outlook.
The study identifies various acquired antibiotic resistance genes in Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia coli, and Acinetobacter spp. in the Western Balkans and Hungary, including beta-lactamases like bla VIM-2-like, bla NDM-1, bla OXA-23, and bla OXA-66, aminoglycoside resistance genes such as aacA4, aadA2, and aphA, sulfonamide resistance gene sul1, and others. These genes confer resistance to multiple antibiotics, highlighting the complexity of antimicrobial resistance in the region.
Genomic and epidemiological characteristics of Shigella boydii in Australia, 1991-2022.
The study identified high levels of antimicrobial resistance in Shigella boydii, with over 60% of isolates classified as multidrug-resistant. Key resistance genes included blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-3, blaDHA-1, mphA, sul1, sul2, dfrA1, dfrA14, dfrA5, dfrA12, dfrA17, dfrA7, aadA1, aph(3’’)-Ib, aph(6)-Id, tet(A), and tet(B). Mutations in gyrA and parC were associated with ciprofloxacin resistance and reduced susceptibility.
Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis of Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi in Children.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi isolates from children, including bla_CTXM15, bla_TEM1B, qnrS1, aac6'Ia, catA1, dfrA7, sul1, qacEΔ1, and the gyrA_S83F mutation, which are associated with resistance to various antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, ampicillin, chloramphenicol, and sulfamethoxazole.
Antibiotic resistance in mastitis-causing bacteria: Exploring antibiotic-resistance genes, underlying mechanisms, and their implications for dairy animal and public health.
The study identifies several AMR genes and mutations in Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci associated with mastitis, including blaZ, mecA, tetK, tetM, aphA3, aacA-aphD, aadD, ermA, msrA, mphC, lnuB, and vanA, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as β-lactams, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, and glycopeptides.
Emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance determinants and plasmid replicon types acquisition by Escherichia coli of poultry and other food-producing animal origin in China: local findings with global implications.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes in Escherichia coli from poultry and other food-producing animals in China, highlighting the prevalence of beta-lactamases, tetracycline resistance genes, aminoglycoside modifying enzymes, quinolone resistance genes, and sulfonamide resistance genes.
Genomic insights into ST85 and ST158 belonging to recently emerged global clones of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Egypt: in vitro assessment of repurposed drug-antibiotic combinations.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including blaOXA-23, aadA1, armA, aph(3')-VIa, aph(3')-Ia, and ant(3'')-IIa, in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from Egypt.
Multidrug resistant hypervirulent ST307 clone from genomic surveillance of extended spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex in East Africa.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes, including blaCTX-M-15, blaTEM-1D, aac(6')-Ib-cr, aadA16, strB, qnrS1, sul2, sul1, catII.2, tet(A), dfrA14, arr-3, and mphA, in ESBL-KpSC isolates from East Africa, highlighting the prevalence of multidrug resistance.
Autologous tenocyte therapy using porcine-derived bioscaffolds for massive rotator cuff defect in rabbits., Class 1 and class 2 integrons and plasmid-mediated antibiotic resistance in coliforms isolated from ten rivers in northern Turkey., Identification of a cassette-borne dfrA7-like gene that shows a 97 bp extension at the 3'-end of the reading frame.
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