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http://dx.doi.org/10.7853/kjvs.2019.42.1.17

Characterization of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from companion animals  

Cho, Jae-Keun (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
Kim, Jeong-Mi (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
Kim, Hwan-Deuk (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
Kim, Kyung-Hee (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
Lim, Hyun-Suk (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
Yang, Chang-Ryoul (Health & Environmental Institute of Daegu)
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Service / v.42, no.1, 2019 , pp. 17-24 More about this Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and characterization of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) gene in 79 Enterobacteriaceae isolated from dogs and cats. Of 79 isolates, PMQR genes were found in 10 (12.7%) isolates, including aac(6')-lb-cr, qnrB, qnrS and qnrA detected alone or in combination in 8 (10.1%), 4 (5.1%), 2 (2.5%) and 1 (1.3%) isolates, respectively. Interestingly, two qnrS genes were detected in nalidixic acid and ciprofloxacin susceptible isolates. Extended-spectrum ${\beta}$-lactamase (ESBL) was detected in 90% (9 isolates) of PMQR positives isolates. Among ESBL genes, CTX-M, TEM and SHV were detected in 9, 8 and 3 isolates, respectively. Almost all PMQR genes were detected in co-existence with ESBL genes. All PMQR positives isolates were multidrug resistance (i.e. resistant to five or more antibiotics). qepA, OXA and CMY-2 genes were not found. The six transconjugants were obtained by conjugation experiment. The aac(6')-lb-cr, qnrB and qnrS were co-transferred with CTX-M, TEM and/or SHV, whereas qnrA was not observed among transconugants. This is the first report of the presence of aac(6')-lb-cr and qnrA gene among Enterobacteriaceae isolates from dogs in Korea. The prudent use of antimicrobials and continuous monitoring for companion animals are required.
Keywords
Enterobacteriacea; Dogs; PMQR; ESBL; Transconjugants;
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