Publications by authors named "Babafela Awosile"

Background: The study aimed to review the beta-lactamase resistance genes detected in Enterobacterales from humans, animals, and the environment in the United States.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search on PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for articles reporting beta-lactamase genes in the United States from 1981 to 22 April 2022, following the PRISMA protocol. Studies were evaluated based on predefined eligibility criteria, and both qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted on the selected studies.

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Background: This study aimed to explore the distribution of beta-lactamase genes in Enterobacteriaceae from human clinical samples.

Methods: We analyzed data from 83 countries through the Antimicrobial Testing Leadership and Surveillance program, spanning 2004 to 2021. We calculated the proportion of each β-lactamase gene across nine bacterial species and generated a heatmap for β-lactamase genes with a frequency of ≥ 1 % in at least one species.

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Aims: We aim to detect beta-lactamase-producing Citrobacter sedlakii from horses and compare the genomic characteristics with isolates from humans.

Methods And Result: We characterized phenotypically and genotypically nine C. sedlakii isolates from the feces of horses and then compared them to human-derived isolates using whole genome sequencing and phylogenomic methods.

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is a bacterial pathogen of considerable significance in public health, capable of inducing a diverse range of infectious diseases. One of the most notorious mechanisms used by to survive and colonize the site of infection is its ability to form biofilms. Diflunisal, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is a known inhibitor of the Agr system in , which is key in regulating biofilm formation.

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, the causative agent of bovine trichomoniasis, is an obligate protozoan parasite of the bovine reproductive tract and can be found on the penis, prepuce, and distal urethra of the bull and from the cranial vagina to the oviduct in the infected cow. To date, the microbiome of bulls infected with has not been described. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe the preputial and penile microbiome of bulls chronically infected by (2) describe the seminal microbiome of -infected bulls, and (3) evaluate different collection devices that could be used for sampling.

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  • * Utilizing a multivariable linear regression model, researchers found that the presence of specific resistance genes significantly alters the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of various antibiotics, with increases noted for cephalosporins and carbapenems.
  • * Results revealed that in humans, certain groups heightened MICs of both cephalosporins and carbapenems, while in retail meat, specific resistance genes led to substantial increases in MIC values for antibiotics like ceftriaxone and cefoxitin over time.
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This study focused on assessing the language needs of English-speaking animal professionals in their interactions with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. A survey was administered to a target audience of non-Spanish speaking and bilingual animal professionals to identify communication gaps while interacting with Hispanic/Spanish-speaking animal caretakers. The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, including ordinal regression analyses to examine the impact of demographic variables on respondents' answer choices.

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  • The study investigates the distribution of beta-lactamase-producing bacteria across three sample sources: cecal, retail meat, and human, revealing a significant global health concern.
  • A total of 115 beta-lactamase genes were identified in different bacteria, with max genes found in human isolates, indicating a complex interplay between food sources and human health.
  • The findings provide crucial insights into the molecular epidemiology of these antibiotic resistance genes, emphasizing the importance of integrated surveillance for One Health approaches.
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For the first time since 2015, the World Health Organization's (WHO) global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) featured both global reports for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial consumption (AMC) data in its annual reports. In this study we investigated the relationship of AMR with AMC within participating countries reported in the GLASS 2022 report. Our analysis found a statistically significant correlation between beta-lactam/cephalosporin and fluoroquinolones consumption and AMR to these antimicrobials associated with bloodstream E.

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The digestion of protein into peptide fragments reduces the size and complexity of protein molecules. Peptide fragments can be analyzed with higher sensitivity (often > 10 fold) and resolution using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometers, leading to improved pattern recognition by common machine learning algorithms. In turn, enhanced sensitivity and specificity for bacterial sorting and/or disease diagnosis may be obtained.

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Obesity is a metabolic disorder that negatively impacts the quality of life. Long-term methods such as exercise and low-fat diets can help regulate this health issue, but 93.3 million Americans continue to struggle.

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Uterine prolapses sporadically present to bovine practitioners. Exposing veterinary students to this is challenging due to the inability to replicate a live animal prolapses in a teaching environment. The objective of this study was to develop a model that represents each step of the process of correcting a uterine prolapse and to perform a validation study of the model and rubric used to score performance using a skill comparison between experienced veterinarians and novices (students).

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  • This study analyzed antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella enterica from three different sources: cecal contents, HACCP during processing, and retail meat, using data from 2014 and 2018.
  • It employed multivariable logistic regression to assess the prevalence of individual and multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains across various food animal types and sampling periods.
  • Findings revealed that turkey had a higher likelihood of harboring antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella strains, and certain serotypes, like Ceftriaxone and Sulfisoxazole-resistant, were less likely found in HACCP sources compared to cecal sources.
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This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and mobile genetic elements of 16 isolates-with reduced susceptibility to ceftazidime and imipenem-that were recovered from the fecal samples of coyotes and wild hogs from West Texas, USA. Whole-genome sequencing data analyses revealed distinct isolates with a unique sequence type and serotype designation. Among 16 isolates, 4 isolates were multidrug resistant, and 5 isolates harbored at least 1 beta-lactamase gene (, , or ) that confers resistance to beta-lactam antimicrobials.

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The ecology of infectious diseases involves wildlife, yet the wildlife interface is often neglected and understudied. Pathogens related to infectious diseases are often maintained within wildlife populations and can spread to livestock and humans. In this study, we explored the fecal microbiome of coyotes and wild hogs in the Texas panhandle using polymerase chain reactions and 16S sequencing methods.

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In this study, we conducted a longitudinal sampling of peanut hull-based litter from a farm under a "no antibiotics ever" program. Our objective was to determine broiler management practices and environmental factors that are associated with the occurrence of food-borne pathogens (Salmonella and Campylobacter) and the abundance of commensal bacteria (Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., and Staphylococcus spp.

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Extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESC) are categorized by World Health Organization as critically important antimicrobials with limited therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of severe bacterial infections in humans. Preserving the effectiveness of ESC requires continuous monitoring of resistance and comparison of associated data across national surveillance programs in the face of globalization. In this ecological study, we compared ESC resistance in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from food-producing animals from 2003 to 2019 between nine countries (Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States).

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Background: Beta-lactamase genes are one of the most important groups of antimicrobial resistance genes in human and animal health. Therefore, continuous surveillance of this group of resistance genes is needed for a better understanding of the local epidemiology within a country and global dissemination.

Aim: This review was carried out to identify different beta-lactamase resistance genes reported in published literature from Nigeria.

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This study was conducted to determine the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance to the extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESC) in isolates. The isolates were collected from retail meat products collected in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Our analyses involved the use of both selective and traditional culture methods; we also conducted genotype analyses using multiplex polymerase chain reactions.

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Wild Pacific salmonids (WPS) are economically and culturally important to the Pacific North region. Most recently, some populations of WPS have been in decline. Of hypothesized factors contributing to the decline, infectious agents have been postulated to increase the risk of mortality in Pacific salmon.

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This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and mobile genetic elements of 4 fecal bla-producing Escherichia coli isolated from Holstein dairy calves on the same farm using whole-genome sequencing. Genomic analysis revealed that 3 of the 4 isolates shared similar genetic features, including sequence type (ST), serotype, plasmid characteristics, insertion ST, and virulence genes. In addition to genes encoding for complex multidrug resistance efflux systems, all 4 isolates were carriers of genes conferring resistance to β-lactams (bla, bla), tetracyclines (tetA, tetB, tetD), aminoglycosides [aadA1, aph(3")-lb, aph(6)-ld], sulfonamides (sul2), and trimethoprim (dfrA1).

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Diagnostic laboratory antimicrobial susceptibility data for bacteria isolated from clinical samples of cattle, sheep, and goats from 1994 to 2013 were evaluated retrospectively. Among bacteria from bovine mastitis, and were the most commonly isolated organisms. and were commonly isolated from the respiratory tract, while isolates were frequently recovered from the intestinal tract.

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This study determined the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and trends for selected bacteria isolated from horses using diagnostic data from the Atlantic Veterinary College Diagnostic Services Bacteriology Laboratory, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island over a 20-year period. subsp. and were the most commonly isolated bacteria over the study period.

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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and trends in bacteria isolated from cats and dogs were determined from diagnostic laboratory data from the Atlantic Veterinary College Diagnostic Services Bacteriology Laboratory over a 20-year period. Clinical samples were most commonly from the urinary tract and the ear. spp.

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