Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolates in Shellfish Samples from Two River Estuaries in South-South Nigeria

Udoekong, Nsikan Samuel; Bassey, Bassey Enya; Asuquo, Anne E.; Akan, Otobong Donald; Ifeanyi, Casmir Ifeanyichukwu Cajetan

doi:10.4236/aim.2021.119032

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“…Despite the importance of mussels in assessment and AR clearance, the products from mussels farms may become a public health threat for consumers. Selective pressures exerted by the overuse or misuse of antibiotics in primary food production, genetically modified crops with antibiotic-resistance marker genes, microorganisms added intentionally to the food chain (probiotic or technological) with potentially transferable antimicrobial resistance genes, food processing technologies used at sub-lethal doses (e.g., alternative non-thermal treatments), and the use of biocides are among the main driving forces behind the selection and spread of antimicrobial resistance throughout the food chains ( Udoekong et al, 2021 ).…”

Section: Anthropogenic Impact On Marine Microbiotamentioning

confidence: 99%

Molluscs—A ticking microbial bomb

Kijewska

Koroza²,

Grudlewska‐Buda³

et al. 2023

Front. Microbiol.

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Bivalve shellfish consumption (ark shells, clams, cockles, and oysters) has increased over the last decades. Following this trend, infectious disease outbreaks associated with their consumption have been reported more frequently. Molluscs are a diverse group of organisms found wild and farmed. They are common on our tables, but unfortunately, despite their great taste, they can also pose a threat as a potential vector for numerous species of pathogenic microorganisms. Clams, in particular, might be filled with pathogens because of their filter-feeding diet. This specific way of feeding favors the accumulation of excessive amounts of pathogenic microorganisms like Vibrio spp., including Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Arcobacter spp., and fecal coliforms, and intestinal enterococci. The problems of pathogen dissemination and disease outbreaks caused by exogenous bacteria in many geographical regions quickly became an unwanted effect of globalized food supply chains, global climate change, and natural pathogen transmission dynamics. Moreover, some pathogens like Shewanella spp., with high zoonotic potential, are spreading worldwide along with food transport. These bacteria, contained in food, are also responsible for the potential transmission of antibiotic-resistance genes to species belonging to the human microbiota. Finally, they end up in wastewater, thus colonizing new areas, which enables them to introduce new antibiotic-resistance genes (ARG) into the environment and extend the existing spectrum of ARGs already present in local biomes. Foodborne pathogens require modern methods of detection. Similarly, detecting ARGs is necessary to prevent resistance dissemination in new environments, thus preventing future outbreaks, which could threaten associated consumers and workers in the food processing industry.

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Section: Anthropogenic Impact On Marine Microbiotamentioning

confidence: 99%

Molluscs—A ticking microbial bomb

Kijewska

Koroza²,

Grudlewska‐Buda³

et al. 2023

Front. Microbiol.

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“…The increasing multi-drug resistance (MDR) trend observed in Vibrio spp. is a cause of increasing concern as this phenomenon will further limit the already scanty therapeutic options available [ 33 , 73 , 116 , 117 , 118 , 119 , 120 , 121 ]. To illustrate, Sperling et al [ 122 ] reported that MDR was observed amongst 76% of the V. parahaemolyticus samples isolated in shrimps in Ecuador.…”

Section: Vibrio Sppmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Antibiogram signatures revealed traits of resistance among Vibrio isolates from recreational beaches [ 60 ], coastal water [ 130 ], river water [ 131 ], and urban tropical estuary [ 20 ]. Additionally, surveillance results testified to the presence of carbapenem-resistant isolates in food such as salad [ 132 ] and seafood, particularly shrimps, mussels, and marine and freshwater fishes [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 34 , 75 , 81 , 83 , 121 , 133 , 134 ]. However, information is lacking concerning the relationship between these Vibrio strains isolated at different sites.…”

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“…In summary, carbapenem-resistant Vibrio isolates have been identified in all continents (see Table 1 ) except Antarctica. Reassuringly, a majority of the degrees of resistance are not high, mostly less than 10%, except for surveillance reports for environmental samples from Chhatak, Bangladesh [ 139 ], Lagos, Nigeria, Uganda [ 159 ], Eastern Cape, South Africa [ 131 ], Norway [ 83 ]; clinical samples in India [ 57 , 59 ]; seafood samples in Korea [ 134 ], Malaysia [ 27 , 32 ], Nigeria [ 121 ], and Egypt [ 75 ]. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern associated with the 16 Vibrio species covered in the existing surveillance report is highly diverse, with the carbapenem-resistance remarkably prevalent in V. parahaemolyticus [ 32 , 75 , 134 ], V. cholerae [ 59 , 140 ], V. vulnificus [ 60 ], V. fluvialis [ 57 , 131 ], V. anguillarum [ 83 ], and V. alginolyticus [ 75 ].…”

Section: Prevalence Of Carbapenem Resistancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Undercooked seafood is one of the most prevalent sources of microbial contamination [ 27 , 30 , 32 , 75 , 133 , 134 ]. Contamination may occur during various stages, such as farming, harvesting, processing, packaging, transportation, and storage [ 121 ]. Not surprisingly, dietary patterns attributed to geographical variations have been associated with infection trends [ 72 ].…”

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Insights into Carbapenem Resistance in Vibrio Species: Current Status and Future Perspectives

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The increasing prevalence of resistance in carbapenems is an escalating concern as carbapenems are reserved as last-line antibiotics. Although indiscriminate antibiotic usage is considered the primary cause for resistance development, increasing evidence revealed that inconsequential strains without any direct clinical relevance to carbapenem usage are harboring carbapenemase genes. This phenomenon indirectly implies that environmental microbial populations could be the ‘hidden vectors’ propelling carbapenem resistance. This work aims to explore the carbapenem-resistance profile of Vibrio species across diverse settings. This review then proceeds to identify the different factors contributing to the dissemination of the resistance traits and defines the transmission pathways of carbapenem resistance. Deciphering the mechanisms for carbapenem resistance acquisition could help design better prevention strategies to curb the progression of antimicrobial resistance development. To better understand this vast reservoir selecting for carbapenem resistance in non-clinical settings, Vibrio species is also prospected as one of the potential indicator strains for carbapenem resistance in the environment.

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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolates in Shellfish Samples from Two River Estuaries in South-South Nigeria

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