Publications by authors named "Fabiola Feltrin"
The genes encode for a 23S rRNA methyltransferase, conferring a multiresistance phenotype to phenicol, lincosamide, oxazolidinone, pleuromutilin, and streptogramin A antibiotics. These genes have been described in staphylococci, including methicillin-resistant (MRSA). In this study, we retrospectively performed an in-depth genomic characterisation of three -positive, multidrug-resistant (MDR) livestock-associated (LA) MRSA clonal complexes (CCs) 1 and 398 detected in different Italian pig holdings (2008-2011) during population studies on Italian livestock (2008-2014).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increasing prevalence of pESI(like)-positive, multidrug-resistant (MDR) S. Infantis in Europe is a cause of major concern. As previously demonstrated, the pESI(like) megaplasmid is not only a carrier of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) genes (at least tet, dfr, and sul genes), but also harbours several virulence and fitness genes, and toxin/antitoxin systems that enhance its persistence in the S.
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- - A total of 177 genomes of Typhimurium and its monophasic variant from Italian poultry, livestock, and food were analyzed for their antimicrobial resistance, focusing on a novel gene found in multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates.
- - Eleven ST34 isolates exhibited resistance to colistin and were linked to the accessory gene -9. They also shared IncHI2-ST1 plasmids and had similar MDR profiles, including producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.
- - Whole genome sequencing revealed that the resistant isolates formed a distinct subcluster, with some structural differences in their plasmids that contribute to antibiotic resistance and heavy metal metabolism, highlighting the importance of genomic studies in monitoring antimicrobial resistance.
Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) clones other than Clonal Complex (CC)398, as CC1, have been isolated in pigs in some countries, and appeared to be prevalent in Italy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the capability of Sequence Type (ST)1, CC1, LA-MRSA clone to colonize and to be transmitted among piglets. Eighteen caesarean-derived/colostrum-deprived piglets of 35 days of age were assigned randomly to three groups: four seeder piglets were contaminated with a spa type t127, ST1, SCCmec V, MRSA (Group A), 10 MRSA-negative piglets were exposed to Group A after 2 days post-contamination, dpc (Group B) and 4 piglets were used as control group (Group C).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFColistin resistance by mobilisable genes has been described in bacteria of food-animal origin worldwide, which has raised public health concerns about its potential foodborne transmission to human pathogenic bacteria. Here we provide baseline information on the molecular epidemiology of colistin-resistant, -positive and isolates in food-producing animals in Italy in 2014-2015. A total 678, 861 and 236 indicator , Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)/AmpC-producing , and isolates, respectively, were tested for colistin susceptibility.
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- - A multidrug-resistant clone of Salmonella enterica serovar Infantis, producing the ESBL gene blaCTX-M-1, was first identified in the Italian broiler chicken industry in 2011 and subsequently linked to human infections in 2013-2014.
- - Researchers analyzed 49 resistant isolates from humans and animals between 2011-2014, which showed resistance to several antibiotics, while also studying susceptible isolates from earlier years (2001-2014).
- - The resistant strains carry a large conjugative megaplasmid with various resistance genes and virulence factors, indicating a significant risk for human health and emphasizing the need for effective risk management strategies in food production.
Pandemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clonal complex 97 (CC97) lineages originated from livestock-to-human host jumps. In recent years, CC97 has become one of the major MRSA lineages detected in Italian farmed animals. The aim of this study was to characterize and analyze differences in MRSA and methicillin-susceptible S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Sequence Type (ST)1, Clonal Complex(CC)1, SCCmec V is one of the major Livestock-Associated (LA-) lineages in pig farming industry in Italy and is associated with pigs in other European countries. Recently, it has been increasingly detected in Italian dairy cattle herds. The aim of this study was to analyse the differences between ST1 MRSA and methicillin-susceptible S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report the genetic characterization of 15 Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) and 4 isolates of K. oxytoca (KO) from clinical cases in dogs and cats and showing extended-spectrum cephalosporin (ESC) resistance. Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC genes, plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) and co-resistances were investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study was to provide molecular characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) spa type t127, sequence type (ST) 1 isolates, detected in a European baseline survey in holdings of breeding pigs, to determine phenotypic and genotypic drug resistance and to compare the results with those obtained from a collection of t127, ST1 MRSA and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) clinical isolates.
Methods: Twenty-four t127, ST1 MRSA from dust sampled in different breeding holdings in Italy, Spain and Cyprus were studied, along with 2 t127, ST1 MRSA from fattening pigs and 11 human t127, ST1 MRSA and MSSA.