Prevalence and Genetic Basis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Non-aureus Staphylococci Isolated from Canadian Dairy Herds

Nobrega, Diego; Naushad, Sohail; Naqvi, Syed Ali Raza; Condas, Larissa Anuska Zeni; Saini, Vipin; Kastelic, John P.; Luby, Christopher D.; Buck, Jeroen De; Barkema, Herman W.

doi:10.3389/fmicb.2018.00256

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“…Identifying ARGs is critical to recognize and assess the pathogenic potential of S. aureus. Fewer ARGs were identified in this study than from non-aureus staphylococci (NAS) originating from the same herds (36). This corresponded with reports that S. aureus strains isolated from mastitis cases were less resistant than NAS against commonly used antimicrobials (94,95).…”

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Genomic Analysis of Bovine Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Milk To Elucidate Diversity and Determine the Distributions of Antimicrobial and Virulence Genes and Their Association with Mastitis

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ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus causes persistent clinical and subclinical bovine intramammary infections (IMI) worldwide. However, there is a lack of comprehensive information regarding genetic diversity, the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and virulence genes for S. aureus in bovine milk in Canada. Here, we performed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of 119 Canadian bovine milk S. aureus isolates and determined they belonged to 8 sequence types (ST151, ST352, ST351, ST2187, ST2270, ST126, ST133, and ST8), 5 clonal complexes (CC151, CC97, CC126, CC133, and CC8), and 18 distinct Spa types. Pan-, core, and accessory genomes were composed of 6,340, 1,279, and 2,431 genes, respectively. Based on phenotypic screening for AMR, resistance was common against beta-lactams (19% of isolates) and sulfonamides (7% of isolates), whereas resistance against pirlimycin, tetracycline, ceftiofur, and erythromycin and to the combination of penicillin and novobiocin was uncommon (3, 3, 3, 2, and 2% of all isolates, respectively). We also determined distributions of 191 virulence factors (VFs) in 119 S. aureus isolates after classifying them into 5 functional categories (adherence [n = 28], exoenzymes [n = 21], immune evasion [n = 20], iron metabolism [n = 29], and toxins [n = 93]). Additionally, we calculated the pathogenic potential of distinct CCs and STs and determined that CC151 (ST151 and ST351) had the highest pathogenic potential (calculated by subtracting core-VFs from total VFs), followed by CC97 (ST352 and ST2187) and CC126 (ST126 and ST2270), potentially linked to their higher prevalence in bovine IMI worldwide. However, there was no statistically significant link between the presence of VF genes and mastitis. IMPORTANCE Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of bovine intramammary infections, leading to significant economic losses to dairy industry in Canada and worldwide. There is a lack of knowledge regarding genetic diversity, the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and virulence genes for S. aureus isolated from bovine milk in Canada. Based on whole-genome sequencing and genomic analysis, we have determined the phylogeny and diversity of S. aureus in bovine milk and concluded that it had a large accessory genome, limited distribution of AMR genes, variable VF gene profiles and sequence types (ST), and clonal complex (CC)-specific pathogenic potentials. Comprehensive information on the population structure, as well as the virulence and resistance characteristics of S. aureus from bovine milk, will allow for source attribution, risk assessment, and improved therapeutic approaches in cattle.

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Genomic Analysis of Bovine Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Milk To Elucidate Diversity and Determine the Distributions of Antimicrobial and Virulence Genes and Their Association with Mastitis

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“…aureus, resistance to daptomycin and vancomycin was only 8 and 3%, respectively, whereas 21 and 20% of NAS and 5 and 9% of Streptococcus spp. isolated from CM were resistant to daptomycin and vancomycin, respectively; this was different from other countries, for example Canada and Uganda (Saini et al, 2012;Kateete et al, 2013;Nobrega et al, 2018). Since 1989, prevalence of vancomycin-resistant infections has increased exponentially in humans.…”

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Antimicrobial resistance profiles of 5 common bovine mastitis pathogens in large Chinese dairy herds

Cheng

Barkema

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Journal of Dairy Science

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The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing in human and animal pathogens, becoming a concern worldwide. However, prevalence and characteristics of AMR of bovine mastitis pathogens in large Chinese dairy herds are still unclear. Therefore, our objective was to determine the AMR profile of bacteria isolated from clinical mastitis in large (>500 cows) Chinese dairy herds. A total of 541 isolates of the 5 most common species, Staphylococcus aureus (n = 103), non-aureus staphylococci (NAS; n = 107), Streptococcus species (n = 101), Klebsiella species (n = 130), and Escherichia coli (n = 100), isolated from bovine clinical mastitis on 45 dairy farms located in 10 provinces of China were included. Presence of AMR was determined by minimum inhibitory concentrations using the microdilution method. Prevalence of multidrug resistance (resistance to >2 antimicrobials) was 27% (148/541). A very wide distribution of minimum inhibitory concentrations was screened in all isolates, including Staph. aureus isolates, which were resistant to penicillin (66%). In addition, NAS (30%) were more resistant than Staph. aureus to oxacillin (84%), penicillin (62%), tetracycline (34%), and clindamycin (33%). Prevalence of resistance to tetracycline was high (59%) in Streptococcus spp. Additionally, prevalence of resistance of both E. coli and Klebsiella spp. was high to amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (81 and 38%, respectively), followed by tetracycline (only Klebsiella spp. 32%). A high proportion (27%) of isolates were multidrug resistant; the most frequent combinations were clindamycin-cefalexin-tetracycline or enrofloxacin-cefalexin-penicillin patterns for Staph. aureus; enrofloxacin-oxacillin-penicillin-tetracycline patterns for NAS; clindamycin-enrofloxacin-tetracycline patterns for Streptococcus spp.; amoxicillin/clavulanate potassiumceftiofur-polymyxin B patterns for Klebsiella spp.; and amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium-ceftiofur-polymyxin B patterns for E. coli. Resistance for 4 kinds of antimicrobials highly critical for human medicine, including daptomycin, vancomycin, imipenem, and polymyxin B, ranged from 0 to 24%. In conclusion, prevalence of AMR in mastitis pathogens was high on large Chinese dairy farms, potentially jeopardizing both antimicrobial efficacy and public health. Results of this study highlighted the need for improvements in antimicrobial stewardship and infection control programs in large Chinese dairy farms to reduce emergence of AMR.

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“…Staphylococci can be resistant to antimicrobials, contributing to reduced efficacy of treatment with antibiotics (Barkema et al, 2006). Common antimicrobial resistance genes (ARG) detected among bovine Staphylococcus isolates included blaZ and mecA (β-lactam resistance genes); tetK, tetL, tetM, and tetO (tetracycline resistance genes); aacA-aphD, aadD, and aphA3 (aminoglycoside resistance genes); ermA, ermB, ermC, ermT, msrA, mphC, and lnuA (macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B; MLS B resistance genes); dfrG and dfrK (trimethoprim resistance genes); and vanA and vanB (vancomycin resistance genes; Wendlandt et al, 2013;Nobrega et al, 2018). Furthermore, biofilm formation in Staphylococcus isolates from mastitis cases was also associated with reduced susceptibility to antimicrobials (Aslantaş and Demir, 2016).…”

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Molecular epidemiology and distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes of Staphylococcus species isolated from Chinese dairy cows with clinical mastitis

Zhao

Nobrega

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Journal of Dairy Science

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Staphylococcus species, categorized into Staphylococcus aureus and non-aureus staphylococci (NAS), are frequent causes of mastitis in dairy cattle around the world. Current treatments using antimicrobials are under increasing scrutiny due to rising prevalence of multi-drug resistance in S. aureus. Objectives of this study were to determine: (1) genetic diversity of Staphylococcus species isolated from clinical mastitis in cows from large Chinese dairy farms; and (2) prevalence and distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARG) in these isolates. Staphylococcus aureus (n = 96) were isolated from 26 herds located in 12 provinces of China, whereas NAS (n = 112) were isolated from 59 herds located in 18 provinces of China. The NAS were identified at the species level using a partial 16S rRNA sequencing method, whereas random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) PCR was done to determine genetic relationships of isolates. Finally, PCR was used to detect resistance and biofilm formation genes. Staphylococcus chromogenes (33%) was the most common NAS species, followed by Staphylococcus sciuri (17%) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (8%). Staphylococcus aureus was grouped in 12 genotypes, of which 2 types represented 56% of isolates. Staphylococcus chromogenes (n = 37) clustered into 8 RAPD types, with 2 prevalent types containing 73% of isolates. The most prevalent ARG in S. aureus isolates was blaZ (95%), followed by tetM (33%), tetK (31%), ermT (26%), and aacA-aphD (23%). The mecA and vanA were detected in 16 and 4% of isolates, respectively. In NAS, blaZ (100%), mecA (73%), tetK (79%), tetM (96%), mphC (63%), and msrA (54%) were frequently detected. Antimicrobial resistance genes mecA, tetK, tetL, tetM, dfrG, ermB, msrA, mphC, aadD, and aphA3 were more commonly detected in NAS than in S. aureus. Biofilm formation genes (icaA and icaD) were frequently detected in staphylococci isolated from bovine clinical mastitis. The existence of predominant RAPD types in S. aureus and S. chromogenes isolates across Chinese dairy farms indicated that specific genotypes had disseminated within herds and become more udder-adapted. High prevalence of ARG, especially in NAS, highlighted the risk of selection of multi-drug resistant staphylococci with potential as a reservoir of ARG.

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Prevalence and Genetic Basis of Antimicrobial Resistance in Non-aureus Staphylococci Isolated from Canadian Dairy Herds

Cited by 54 publications

References 72 publications

Genomic Analysis of Bovine Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Milk To Elucidate Diversity and Determine the Distributions of Antimicrobial and Virulence Genes and Their Association with Mastitis

Genomic Analysis of Bovine Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Milk To Elucidate Diversity and Determine the Distributions of Antimicrobial and Virulence Genes and Their Association with Mastitis

Antimicrobial resistance profiles of 5 common bovine mastitis pathogens in large Chinese dairy herds

Molecular epidemiology and distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes of Staphylococcus species isolated from Chinese dairy cows with clinical mastitis

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