Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 5887 - 5887
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Infective
endocarditis
(IE)
is
a
disease
associated
with
significant
morbidity
and
mortality.
It
more
commonly
caused
by
Gram-positive
cocci,
but
bacilli
may
seldom
cause
the
disease.
Listeria
monocytogenes
an
aerobic
coccobacillus
foodborne
opportunistic
pathogen
most
causing
gastrointestinal
infections,
even
though
bacteremia,
sepsis,
meningitis,
fetal
infections
also
occur.
IE
has
rarely
been
described,
reports
being
case
or
series.
Thus,
characteristics
of
this
remain
largely
unknown.
This
systematic
review
aimed
to
present
all
published
studies
describe
their
characteristics.
A
search
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Library
for
providing
information
on
epidemiology,
clinical
findings,
treatment,
outcome
cases
was
performed.
total
54
containing
data
from
62
patients
were
included.
Among
patients,
64.5%
male;
median
age
69
years.
54.8%
had
history
prosthetic
valve.
The
aortic
valve
affected,
followed
mitral.
Fever,
heart
failure,
embolic
phenomena
encountered
findings.
only
isolated
species
L.
monocytogenes.
Antimicrobial
resistance
relatively
low
aminopenicillins
aminoglycosides,
used
antimicrobials
treating
IE.
Surgery
performed
in
27.4%
patients.
Mortality
37.1%.
Patients
who
survived
likely
have
valve,
necessitated
transesophageal
echocardiography
diagnosis,
mitral
IE,
surgical
management;
however,
no
factor
identified
multivariate
logistic
regression
model
as
independent
overall
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 713 - 713
Published: July 29, 2024
The
equine
industry
holds
substantial
economic
importance
not
only
in
the
USA
but
worldwide.
occurrence
of
various
infectious
bacterial
diseases
horses
can
lead
to
severe
health
issues,
losses,
and
restrictions
on
horse
movement
trade.
Effective
management
control
these
are
therefore
crucial
for
growth
sustainability
industry.
While
antibiotics
constitute
primary
treatment
strategy
any
infections
horses,
developing
resistance
clinically
important
poses
significant
challenges
welfare.
adverse
effects
antimicrobial
overuse
escalating
threat
underscore
critical
stewardship
within
There
is
limited
information
epidemiology
antimicrobial-resistant
horses.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
focus
history
types
antimicrobials
used
provide
recommendations
combating
drug-resistant
This
review
also
highlights
(AMR)
emphasizing
public
significance
transmission
dynamics
between
other
animals
a
One
Health
framework.
By
fostering
responsible
practices
innovative
measures,
better
help
combat
pressing
AMR
thus
safeguard
as
well
health.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Introduction
Listeria
monocytogenes
is
an
ubiquitous
foodborne
pathogen
that
represents
a
serious
threat
to
public
health
and
the
food
industry.
Methods
In
this
study
Whole
Genome
Sequencing
(WGS)
was
used
characterize
160
L.
isolates
obtained
from
22,593
different
sources
in
Montenegro
during
years
2014–2022.
Results
Isolates
belonged
21
clonal
complexes
(CCs),
22
sequence
types
(STs)
73
core
genome
multilocus
(cgMLST)
revealing
high
diversity.
The
most
prevalent
STs
were
ST8
(
n
=
29),
ST9
31),
ST121
19)
ST155
20).
All
carried
virulence
genes
(VGs),
111
mobile
genetic
elements
(MGEs)
(ranging
1
7
MGEs)
101
plasmids
3
plasmids).
intrinsic
resistance
fosX
lin
.
None
of
acquired
antimicrobial
(ARGs).
Discussion/conclusion
Continuous
monitoring
surveillance
needed
for
improving
ameliorating
health.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Soil
is
an
important
reservoir
of
antibiotic
resistance
genes
(ARGs)
and
understanding
how
corresponding
environmental
changes
influence
their
emergence,
evolution,
spread
crucial.
The
soil-dwelling
bacterial
genus
Listeria,
including
L.
monocytogenes,
the
causative
agent
listeriosis,
serves
as
a
key
model
for
establishing
this
understanding.
Here,
we
characterize
ARGs
in
594
genomes
representing
19
Listeria
species
that
previously
isolated
from
soils
natural
environments
across
United
States.
Among
five
putatively
functional
identified,
lin,
which
confers
to
lincomycin,
most
prevalent,
followed
by
mprF,
sul,
fosX,
norB.
are
predominantly
found
sensu
stricto
species,
with
those
more
closely
related
monocytogenes
tending
harbor
ARGs.
Notably,
phylogenetic
recombination
analyses
provide
evidence
recent
horizontal
gene
transfer
(HGT)
all
within
and/or
likely
mediated
transformation
rather
than
conjugation
transduction.
In
addition,
richness
genetic
divergence
associated
conditions,
particularly
soil
properties
(e.g.,
aluminum
magnesium)
surrounding
land
use
patterns
forest
coverage).
Collectively,
our
data
suggest
HGT
selection
play
vital
role
acquisition
diversification
environments.
It
remains
elusive
evolves
spreads.
Goh
et
al.
analyzed
nationwide
genomic
dataset
find
acting
on
evolution
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1580 - 1580
Published: April 30, 2025
Listeria
species
are
ubiquitous
microorganisms
that
can
be
present
all
over
the
food
chain.
They
survive
under
adverse
conditions
and
frequently
found
in
food-processing
plants.
In
this
study,
19
innocua
welshimeri
strains
were
isolated
from
meat
product
manufacturing
companies
Spain,
biofilm
formation
capabilities
analyzed.
addition,
37
monocytogenes
also
isolated,
their
genetic
diversity,
capabilities,
antibiotic
resistance
analyzed
too.
The
distribution
was
similar
between
two
plants
Basque
Country,
while
it
demonstrated
significant
variation
when
compared
to
three
other
Valencian
Community,
Catalonia,
Andalusia.
Biofilm
at
both
25
°C
°C,
with
L.
showing
strong
capabilities.
Biofilms
enhance
ability
of
bacteria
persist
on
surfaces
equipment.
serogroup
analysis
indicated
differences
Country
those
regions,
most
belonging
serogroups
commonly
associated
human
listeriosis
cases.
Antibiotic
multi-resistance
a
common
feature
among
strains.
presence
different
profiles
biofilm-forming
highlights
importance
stringent
hygiene
monitoring
practices
prevent
spread
chain
avoid
food-safety
threats
public-health
issues.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 362 - 362
Published: April 15, 2024
Among
the
foodborne
illnesses,
listeriosis
has
third
highest
case
mortality
rate
(20–30%
or
higher).
Emerging
drug-resistant
strains
of
Listeria
monocytogenes,
a
causative
bacterium
listeriosis,
exacerbate
seriousness
this
public
health
concern.
Novel
anti-Listerial
compounds
are
therefore
needed
to
combat
challenge.
In
recent
years,
marine
actinobacteria
have
come
be
regarded
as
promising
source
novel
antimicrobials.
Hence,
our
aim
was
provide
narrative
available
literature
and
discuss
trends
regarding
bioprospecting
for
new
compounds.
Four
databases
were
searched
review:
Academic
Search
Ultimate,
Google
Scholar,
ScienceDirect,
South
African
Thesis
Dissertations.
The
search
restricted
peer-reviewed
full-text
manuscripts
that
discussed
antimicrobials
written
in
English
from
1990
December
2023.
total,
past
three
decades
(1990–December
2023),
only
23
been
tested
their
potential.
Out
reported
compounds,
2-allyoxyphenol,
adipostatins
E–G,
4-bromophenol,
ansamycins
(seco-geldanamycin
B,
4.5-dihydro-17-O-demethylgeldanamycin,
seco-geldanamycin)
found
possess
activity.
Thus,
survey
reveals
scarcity
published
assays
testing
capacity
bioactive
sourced
during
period.