• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.974-981
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• 2020

Sequence type 410 (ST410) of Escherichia coli is an extraintestinal pathogen associated with multi drug resistance. In this study, we aimed to investigate the horizontal propagation pathway of a high-risk clone of E. coli ST410 that produces Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC). blaKPC-encoding E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates were evaluated, and complete sequencing and comparative analysis of blaKPC-encoding plasmids from E. coli and K. pneumoniae, antimicrobial susceptibility tests, polymerase chain reaction, multilocus sequence typing, and conjugal transfer of plasmids were performed. Whole-genome sequencing was performed for plasmids mediating KPC-2 production in E. coli and K. pneumoniae clinical isolates. Strains E. coli CPEc171209 and K. pneumoniae CPKp171210 were identified as ST410 and ST307, respectively. CPEc171209 harbored five plasmids belonging to serotype O8:H21, which is in the antimicrobial-resistant clade C4/H24. The CPKp171210 isolate harbored three plasmids. Both strains harbored various additional antimicrobial resistance genes. The IncX3 plasmid pECBHS_9_5 harbored blaKPC-2 within a truncated Tn4401a transposon, which also contains blaSHV-182 with duplicated conjugative elements. This plasmid displayed 100% identity with the IncX3 plasmid pKPBHS_10_3 from the K. pneumoniae CPKp171210 ST307 strain. The genes responsible for the conjugal transfer of the IncX3 plasmid included tra/trb clusters and pil genes coding the type IV pilus. ST410 can be transmitted between patients, posing an elevated risk in clinical settings. The emergence of a KPC-producing E. coli strain (ST410) is concerning because the blaKPC-2-bearing plasmids may carry treatment resistance across species barriers. Transgenic translocation occurs among carbapenem-resistant bacteria, which may spread rapidly via horizontal migration.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.37.1-37.8
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• 2022

Background: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes colibacillosis, resulting in significant economic losses in the poultry industry. Objectives: In this study, the molecular characteristics of two extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing APEC isolates were compared with previously reported ESBL-producing E. coli isolates. Methods: The molecular characteristics of E. coli isolates and the genetic environments of the ESBL genes were investigated using whole genome sequencing. Results: The two ESBL-producing APEC were classified into the phylogenetic groups C and B1 and ST410 and ST162, respectively. Moreover, the ESBL genes of the two isolates were harbored in different Inc plasmids. The EC1809182 strain, harboring the bla_CTX-M-55 gene on the plasmid, exhibited extensive homology to IncFIB (98.4%) and IncFIC(FII) (95.8%). The EC1809191 strain, harboring the bla_CTX-M-1 gene, was homologous to IncI1-I (Gamma) (99.3%). All chromosomes carried the multidrug transporter, mdf(A) gene. Mobile genetic elements, adjacent to CTX-M genes, facilitated the dissemination of genes in the two isolates, analogous to other ESBL-producing E. coli isolates. Conclusions: This study clarifies the transmission dynamics of CTX-M genes and supports strengthened surveillance to prevent the transmission of the antimicrobial-resistant genes to humans via the food chain.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.389-398
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• 2020

The prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is increasing globally, resulting in high mortality rates. Although CRE is a relatively recent problem in Korea (the first case was not diagnosed until 2010), it is responsible for serious morbidities at an alarming rate. In this study, we carried out a molecular genetic analysis to determine the incidence of CRE and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) at a general hospital in Korea between August 2017 and August 2019. Forty strains of CPE were isolated from various clinical specimens and analyzed via antimicrobial susceptibility testing, polymerase chain reaction to detect β-lactamase genes, deoxyribonucleic acid sequencing, multilocus sequence typing, curing testing, and conjugal transfer of plasmids. The results demonstrated that all 40 isolates were multidrug-resistant. The fluoroquinolone susceptibility test showed that 75% of the Enterobacteriaceae isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin, whereas 72.5% were resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Further, conjugation accounted for 57.5% of all resistant plasmid transfer events, which is 4.3-fold higher than that observed in 2010 by Frost et al. Finally, the high detection rate of transposon Tn4401 was associated with the rapid diffusion and evolution of CPE. Our results highlight the rapid emergence of extensively drugresistant strains in Korea and emphasize the need for employing urgent control measures and protocols at the national level.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.410-416
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• 2011

선식의 품질향상과 위생적인 선식제조에 기초단계인 곡류원료에 위생 상태를 파악하기 위해 선식업체 19곳을 방문하여 선식용 곡류원료 10종류에 대한 일반생균수는 찹쌀 4.8~7.2, 보리 4.8~8.6, 현미 4.6~7.4, 검정콩 4.3~7.1, 검정쌀 4.1~7.1, 검정깨 4.1~6.1, 찰수수 3.1~5.1, 찰조 4.2~5.1, 들깨 3.1~5.1, 율무 3.6~5.2 log(CFU/g)로 검출되었고, Coliform, E. coli은 찹쌀 4.4~2.1, 2.1~3.4, 보리 2.2~4.4, 2.1~3.1, 현미 3.1~3.2, 1.0~2.8, 검정콩 2.3~3.8, 검정쌀 2.1~3.1, 1.0~2.1, 검정깨 2.3~3.6, 찰수수 2.2~2.4, 찰조 2.3~3.2, 들깨 2.3~3.1, 1.0~2.1, 율무 2.2~3.2, 1.0~2.1 log(CFU/g)검출되었으며, B. cereus은 찹쌀 1.0~2.1, 보리 2.1~3.1, 현미 2.4~2.6, 검정쌀 2.1~3.5, 들깨 1.0~2.1 log(CFU/g)로 검출되었다. Sal. spp은 검정깨에서 검출되었고, mold는 보리에서 검출되었다. 제조공정 중 미생물 오염도에 대해 조사한 결과 일반생균수는 입고단계의 경우 5.1~8.5 log(CFU/g)로 검출되었고, 세척 및 증자 공정은 4.4~7.5, 1.0~2.3 log(CFU/g)로 검출되었으며, 냉각, 건조, 방냉, 마쇄, 포장공정에서는 2.4~4.2, 1.0~4.0, 3.4~4.2, 4.3~5.2, 3.3~5.8로 검출되었다. 대장균군는 입고공정에서 1.0~2.01 (CFU/g)로 검출되었고, mold은 입고단계에서 검출되었다. 선식 가공업체의 환경 중 미생 물 결과 일반생균수는 원료탱크 40.2~7.5(CFU/g), 세척기와 건조기는 0.1~2.0, 0.1~3.2(CFU/g)로 검출되었고, 분쇄기, 포장지, 작업실은 3.2~4.0, 2.5~3.0, 3.8~5.2로 검출되었으며, 대장균군은 원료탱크와 분쇄기에서 각각 2.4~4.0, 0.0~4.1 log(CFU/g) 검출되었으며, 대장균은 검출되지 않았다. Mold은 원료탱크와 분쇄기, 작업실에서 검출되었다.