Publications by authors named "M M Canica"
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- * A total of 18 carbapenemase variants were identified, predominantly in ST131 clades A and C, with the most common variants being detected in 14 and 12 countries, respectively.
- * The rise in isolates carrying these genes since 2021 highlights a significant public health threat posed by the high-risk ST131 lineage.
The application of a One Health approach recognizes that human health, animal health, plant health and ecosystem health are intrinsically connected. Tackling complex challenges associated with foodborne zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging threats is imperative. Therefore, the One Health European Joint Programme was established within the European Union research programme Horizon 2020.
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- - Sternal bursitis is an inflammation in poultry that affects animal welfare and public health, prompting a study on its prevalence and characteristics in chickens.
- - Researchers collected 98 samples from infected chickens, identifying 24 isolates, which showed significant antimicrobial resistance, particularly to aminoglycosides, and were mainly from clonal complex 5 strains.
- - The study's findings, including moderate biofilm production by the isolates, emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring and specific actions to address the effects of sternal bursitis in poultry farming.
This cross-sectional study investigates the methicillin-resistant (MRSA): its prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular characteristics in healthy swine populations in central Portugal. A total of 213 samples were collected from pigs on twelve farms, and MRSA prevalence was assessed using selective agar plates and confirmed via molecular methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS) were performed to characterize resistance profiles and genetic determinants.
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- The study focuses on antibiotic resistance in commensal microorganisms found in healthy pigs across central Portugal, highlighting the risks posed by antibiotic use in farming, particularly with critically important antibiotics reserved for human use.
- Findings revealed high levels of antibiotic resistance in swine populations, with many strains showing multidrug resistance and specific genes linked to increased virulence and resistance to important antibiotics.
- The results emphasize the urgent need for improved surveillance and antibiotic management practices in the pig farming industry to safeguard public health and maintain animal welfare amid rising global demand for animal products.