Bats as Hosts of Antimicrobial-Resistant Mammaliicoccus lentus and Staphylococcus epidermidis with Zoonotic Relevance DOI Creative Commons
Vanessa Silva, Manuela Caniça, Rani de la Rivière

et al.

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 322 - 322

Published: April 1, 2025

Bats are increasingly recognized as reservoirs for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, playing a potential role in the dissemination of resistance genes across species and regions. In this study, 105 bats from 19 Portugal were sampled to investigate presence, antimicrobial resistance, genetic characteristics Mammaliicoccus Staphylococcus isolates. Thirteen lentus epidermidis recovered. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed multidrug three isolates, with S. carrying mph(C), msr(A), dfrC genes, M. harboring salB, tet(K), str. Notably, qacA was detected epidermidis, highlighting its plasmid-associated horizontal gene transfer more pathogenic bacteria. Heavy metal (arsB cadD) also identified, suggesting environmental factors co-selecting resistance. Molecular typing strain ST297, clone associated both healthy humans invasive infections. These findings emphasize need monitoring determinants, particularly context zoonotic health. The presence mobile elements plasmids further underscores This study reinforces importance adopting One Health approach mitigate risks

Language: Английский

Bats as Hosts of Antimicrobial-Resistant Mammaliicoccus lentus and Staphylococcus epidermidis with Zoonotic Relevance DOI Creative Commons
Vanessa Silva, Manuela Caniça, Rani de la Rivière

et al.

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 322 - 322

Published: April 1, 2025

Bats are increasingly recognized as reservoirs for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, playing a potential role in the dissemination of resistance genes across species and regions. In this study, 105 bats from 19 Portugal were sampled to investigate presence, antimicrobial resistance, genetic characteristics Mammaliicoccus Staphylococcus isolates. Thirteen lentus epidermidis recovered. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed multidrug three isolates, with S. carrying mph(C), msr(A), dfrC genes, M. harboring salB, tet(K), str. Notably, qacA was detected epidermidis, highlighting its plasmid-associated horizontal gene transfer more pathogenic bacteria. Heavy metal (arsB cadD) also identified, suggesting environmental factors co-selecting resistance. Molecular typing strain ST297, clone associated both healthy humans invasive infections. These findings emphasize need monitoring determinants, particularly context zoonotic health. The presence mobile elements plasmids further underscores This study reinforces importance adopting One Health approach mitigate risks

Language: Английский

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