Draft genome sequences of antibiotic-resistant and species isolated from imported fresh produce in Georgia, USA.

Imported foods play an essential role in food security and in fulfilling consumer demand. However, these foods can also carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which might be introduced into the country of importation. Here, we report the draft genomes of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that were isolated from imported fresh produce in Georgia, USA.

Multidrug-resistant pathogens contaminate river water used in irrigation in disenfranchised communities.

Objectives: The contamination of fresh surface waters poses a significant burden on human health and prosperity, especially in marginalized communities with limited resources and inadequate infrastructure. Here, we performed in-depth genomic analyses of multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR-B) isolated from Al-Oueik river water that is used for irrigation of agricultural fields in a disenfranchised area that also hosts a makeshift Syrian refugee camp.

Methods: A composite freshwater sample was filtered.

First report of the mobile colistin resistance gene, mcr-1.26, in multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken meat.

Objectives: We isolated a highly colistin-resistant Escherichia coli, strain 58, from fresh chicken wings in Lebanon. Here, we performed in-depth phenotypic and genomic analyses to identify the resistome of the isolate, focusing on the determinants that encoded colistin resistance.

Methods: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of colistin and resistance to other antibiotics were determined using the broth microdilution method and the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assay, respectively.

Assessment of the Microbiological Acceptability of White Cheese (Akkawi) in Lebanon and the Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Associated .

Dairy foods are a staple in Lebanon, a low- and middle-income country that has been experiencing serious challenges to food safety and antimicrobial stewardship among other issues. The microbiological acceptability of dairy products has been of increasing concern. This is partially due to the failing economy and prolonged power outages that affect the quality of raw material and disrupt the dairy cold chain, respectively.

Draft Genome Sequences of Antibiotic-Resistant sp. Strains Isolated from Raw Sewage and Sediment Sludge in Georgia, USA.

Sewage has been established as a prime matrix for monitoring the emergence and dissemination of etiologic agents and antibiotic resistance determinants in a population. Here, we report the draft genomes and the acquired resistance genes of 11 antibiotic-resistant sp. isolates that were detected in samples from wastewater treatment plants.

Draft Genome Sequences of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from River Water.

The spread of antibiotic resistance poses a critical challenge worldwide. Contaminated environments can become reservoirs, spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genetic determinants of resistance to humans directly or indirectly. Here, we report the draft genome sequence, the resistome, virulence genes, and sequence types of seven multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strains isolated from river water.

Nationwide Assessment of Water Quality in Rivers across Lebanon by Quantifying Fecal Indicators Densities and Profiling Antibiotic Resistance of .

The use of contaminated water has been associated with severe disease outbreaks. Due to widespread pollution with untreated sewage, concerns have been raised over water quality in Lebanon, a country with well-documented challenges in infrastructure. Here, we evaluated the water quality of major rivers in Lebanon by quantifying the densities of fecal indicator bacteria (fecal coliforms and ).

Emergence of the Mobile Colistin Resistance Gene, , in Multidrug-Resistant Isolated from the Fecal Matter of Toddlers in a Community.

Colistin is one of the few first-line options for treating complicated infections with certain multidrug-resistant bacteria (1).….

The Mobile Colistin Resistance Gene, , Is Carried on IncX4 Plasmids in Multidrug Resistant Isolated from Rainbow Trout Aquaculture.

Colistin, a last resort antibiotic, is important for controlling infections with carbapenem-resistant . The recent emergence of mobile-colistin-resistance () genes has threatened the effectiveness of colistin. Aquaculture is hypothesized to be a major contributor to the evolution and dissemination of .

Audacious Hitchhikers: The Role of Travel and the International Food Trade in the Global Dissemination of Mobile Colistin-Resistance () Genes.

Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, has been used in controlling infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial pathogens. However, recent reports showed a global dissemination of mobile colistin-resistance ) genes, genetic elements that encode resistance to colistin, which has raised public health concerns. These genes threaten the effectiveness of colistin and could limit therapy options for complicated infections.