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macrolide efflux MFS transporter Mef(A)
Overview
| Protein Change | Nucleotide Change | Mechanism | Organism | Resistance To | Database | Validation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G65D | - | - | Haemophilus influenzae | azithromycin|clarithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| K61Q | - | - | Haemophilus influenzae | azithromycin|clarithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| T64K | - | - | Haemophilus influenzae | azithromycin|clarithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| A69S | - | - | Haemophilus influenzae | azithromycin|clarithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| T82I | - | - | Haemophilus influenzae | azithromycin|clarithromycin | Reslit | Candidate |
| Allele | Database | Papers | Drug Classes | Organisms | Countries | Years | Sequence Accession | Protein Accession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mef(A) | Card DatabaseReference Gene CatalogResFinder DatabaseReslit | 102 | ERYTHROMYCIN, AZITHROMYCIN +3 | Clostridium kluyveri DSM 555 +37 | Italy, Germany, Finland, Latin America, Denmark|United States|Ethiopia|England|Singapore|Asia|Belgium|Kenya|New Zealand, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Boston, North America|Europe|Africa|Asia, Portugal, United States, Europe|Belgium, Western Greece, South Korea, USA, Australia, Global, Philadelphia, Asia, Central Greece, France, Chennai, south India, London, Japan, China, Alberta, Liverpool, UK, Iceland, Denmark, China|United States|Canada|Japan|Switzerland, Europe, Southwest China, Norway, Chiang Mai province, Northern Thailand|Thailand, Europe|Asia|North America|South America|Brazil, Tanzania, Shanxi Province, United Kingdom|High-risk countries, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Egypt, Malaysia, China|UK|Canada|Thailand|Netherlands|USA|Denmark|Spain|other nations, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Sichuan Province, China | 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | CP000673.1 | EDK34631.1 |
| mefA | Reslit | 79 | erythromycin, azithromycin +1 | Streptococcus pyogenes +46 | Spain, Italy, France, Taiwan, France|Italy, Sweden, Europe|North America|Asia, Latin America, Argentina, Ontario, Canada|Finland|Houston, Texas, Japan, Shenzhen, China, Chengdu, Southwestern China, Haiti, Europe, Netherlands|USA|Thailand, USA|France|Portugal|China|Brazil|Germany|Sweden|Italy|Spain|Denmark|Japan|Korea|Europe|Asia|North America, Serbia, China, Michigan, USA, California, Region 2|Region 3|Region 4, Australia, Vermont|United States, Maputo, Mozambique, Iran, Beijing, China, Brazil, South Africa, Myanmar, Chitwan, Nepal, Africa|Asia|Europe|North America|South America|global, Ghana, Canada|China|Iran|Poland|United States|Turkey|South Korea|Hong Kong|India|Germany|France|Italy|Spain|Japan|Brazil|Australia|Russia|Mexico|Egypt|Saudi Arabia|South Africa|New Zealand|Sweden|Norway|Denmark|Finland|Iceland|Switzerland|Austria|Belgium|Netherlands|Luxembourg|Portugal|Greece|Czech Republic|Hungary|Romania|Bulgaria|Serbia|Croatia|Slovenia|Slovakia|Ukraine|Israel|Jordan|Lebanon|Syria|Iraq|Afghanistan|Pakistan|Bangladesh|Myanmar|Vietnam|Thailand|Malaysia|Indonesia|Philippines|Singapore|Brunei|Cambodia|Laos|Mongolia|North Korea|Taiwan|Macau|Macao|Taipei|Shanghai|Beijing|Guangzhou|Shenzhen|Chengdu|Chongqing|Wuhan|Hangzhou|Nanjing|Xi'an|Tianjin|Harbin|Changchun|Shenyang|Dalian|Qingdao|Ningbo|Wenzhou|Xiamen|Fuzhou|Quanzhou|Zhengzhou|Luoyang|Kaifeng|Zhuhai|Shantou|Zhongshan|Huizhou|Meizhou|Shaoguan|Heyuan|Zhanjiang|Yangjiang|Maoming|Zhaoqing|Jiangmen|Yangzhou|Nantong|Suzhou|Wuxi|Changzhou|Zhenjiang|Taizhou|Lishui|Huzhou|Jiaxing|Shaoxing|Haining|Anqing|Hefei|Huangshan|Wuhu|Ma'anshan|Chizhou|Tongling|Anhui|Hubei|Hunan|Guangxi|Yunnan|Guizhou|Sichuan|Shaanxi|Gansu|Qinghai|Tibet|Inner Mongolia|Xinjiang|Ningxia|Henan|Shanxi|Hebei|Shandong|Jiangsu|Zhejiang|Fujian|Guangdong|Hainan|Jiangxi, Cambodia, Northeast China, Burkina Faso, Romania|Cluj County, North Western Romania, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, West Virginia, USA, Southern Germany|various, Southwest China, Poland, Thailand, Egypt, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India|India, Greece, Niger, Finland | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 | AF261033|AF261034|AF261035|AF261036|AF261037|AF261038|AF261039|AF240471|AF240472|AF210432 | - |
| mef | Reslit | 27 | erythromycin, azithromycin +1 | Streptococcus mitis +13 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Washington State|Alaska|Canada, Tanzania, Hong Kong, Europe, Finland, Lebanon, Beijing, Alaska, Serbia, USA, Iran, England|USA|Canada, United States, Croatia|India, Ecuador, Cameroon, Hungary, Australia, Brazil, Egypt | 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025 | AY355403|AY355404|AY355405|AY355406|AY355407|AY355408|AY355409|AY355410 | - |
| mef(A) | ResFinder Database | 1 | AZITHROMYCIN, ERYTHROMYCIN | Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus mitis | - | 2000 | AF227520, U83667, AJ971089, HG423652 | - |
| mef (A) | Reslit | 2 | erythromycin | Streptococcus pneumoniae +1 | Italy, Spain | 2003, 2005 | - | - |
| mef A | Reslit | 3 | erythromycin | Streptococcus pyogenes +1 | Mexico|USA, China, Spain | 2012, 2016, 2017 | - | - |
| mef (A)-like | Reslit | 1 | erythromycin | Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae +1 | Japan | 2012 | AB571865 | - |
| mef(A)-like | Reslit | 2 | macrolides | Vibrio splendidus +3 | coastal aquaculture site in Japan|marine environment, Japan | 2014, 2015 | AB856327 | - |
| MEFA | Reslit | 1 | macrolides | Proteobacteria +3 | Alberta, Canada | 2019 | - | - |
| mef[A] | Reslit | 1 | macrolides | Clostridium faecium CTA-18 | Japan | 2025 | NSUB001450|DRA017675 | - |
Clonal differences among erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes in Spain.
The study identified the mefA gene as the primary cause of erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes in Spain, with 97% of resistant strains exhibiting the M phenotype due to this efflux mechanism.
Molecular characterization of multidrug resistance in Streptococcus mitis.
The study identified the presence of mef, ermB, and tet(M) genes in multidrug-resistant Streptococcus mitis isolates, contributing to resistance against macrolides, clindamycin, and tetracycline, respectively.
Phenotypes and genotypes of erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes strains in Italy and heterogeneity of inducibly resistant strains.
The study identifies three erythromycin resistance phenotypes in Streptococcus pyogenes: cMLS, iMLS, and M. The ermB and ermTR genes were associated with cMLS and iMLS strains, while mefA was linked to the M phenotype.
Prevalence and mechanisms of macrolide resistance in clinical isolates of group A streptococci from Ontario, Canada.
The study identified the mef gene encoding an efflux pump responsible for macrolide resistance and the ermTR gene encoding a methyltransferase causing ribosomal modification in group A streptococci.
A novel multiresistant Streptococcus pneumoniae serogroup 19 clone from Washington State identified by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and restriction fragment length patterns.
The study identifies a novel multiresistant Streptococcus pneumoniae serogroup 19 clone carrying the mef gene, which confers resistance to erythromycin and azithromycin.
Resistance to macrolides in Streptococcus pyogenes in France in pediatric patients.
The study identified ermB, mefA, and ermTR genes as responsible for macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from French pediatric patients.
Prevalence of polyclonal mefA-containing isolates among erythromycin-resistant group A streptococci in Southern Taiwan.
The study identifies mefA, ermB, and ermTR as the primary genes responsible for erythromycin resistance in group A streptococci in southern Taiwan, with mefA being particularly prevalent in the M-phenotype isolates.
Characterization of a genetic element carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
The study characterizes the genetic element Tn1207.1 carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae, demonstrating its role in macrolide resistance through transformation and MIC testing.
Characterization of a genetic element carrying the macrolide efflux gene mef(A) in Streptococcus pneumoniae., mefE is necessary for the erythromycin-resistant M phenotype in Streptococcus pneumoniae., Molecular characterization of pneumococci with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance and identification of a novel mef gene subclass, mef(I)., Genetic determinants and elements associated with antibiotic resistance in viridans group streptococci.
In vitro activity of the new ketolide telithromycin compared with those of macrolides against Streptococcus pyogenes: influences of resistance mechanisms and methodological factors.
The study identified ermTR, mefA, and ermB genes as key resistance mechanisms in Streptococcus pyogenes against macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B.
Unusual occurrence of M type 77, antibiotic-resistant group A streptococci in southern Sweden.
The study identifies tetM, ermB, and mefA as the primary resistance genes in multidrug-resistant group A streptococci in southern Sweden, highlighting the emergence of novel MLS resistance subphenotypes.
Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms and Molecular Detection Techniques
The paper discusses molecular detection methods for antimicrobial resistance, focusing on genes like mecA and blaZ, which confer resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics in staphylococci.
Macrolide efflux genes mef(A) and mef(E) are carried by different genetic elements in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
The study identified and characterized mef(A) and mef(E) as distinct macrolide efflux genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae, highlighting their different genetic elements and insertion sites.
Emergence of group A streptococcus strains with different mechanisms of macrolide resistance.
Resistance determinants and clonal diversity in group A streptococci collected during a period of increasing macrolide resistance.
The study identified erm(B), erm(TR), and mef(A) as key resistance determinants in group A streptococci, with erm(B) being the most prevalent contributor to increased macrolide resistance.
Antistreptococcal activity of telithromycin compared with seven other drugs in relation to macrolide resistance mechanisms in Russia.
Bactericidal Effect and Pharmacodynamics of Cethromycin (ABT-773) in a Murine Pneumococcal Pneumonia Model.
The study identified the presence of mef(A) and erm(B) genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, which confer resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B. Cethromycin demonstrated effective bactericidal activity against both macrolide-susceptible and -resistant isolates.
A novel efflux system in inducibly erythromycin-resistant strains of Streptococcus pyogenes.
The study identified a novel efflux system in inducibly erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes strains, distinguishing iMLS-B and iMLS-C phenotypes. The erm(A) gene was associated with high-level resistance, while mef(A) was linked to efflux-mediated resistance.
Phenotypes and genotypes of erythromycin-resistant pneumococci in Italy.
The study identified mef (A) and mef (E) genes as major contributors to erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, along with the erm (AM) gene for methylase-mediated resistance.
Macrolide-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes in the Pediatric Population in Germany during 2000-2001.
The study identified erm(A), erm(B), and mef(A) as the primary resistance mechanisms in macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes. A new mutation in the 23S rRNA (T2166C) was associated with telithromycin resistance.
Antimicrobial resistance of invasive pneumococci in Finland in 1999-2000.
The study identified mef(A) and erm(B) as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in invasive pneumococci in Finland, along with specific ribosomal mutations contributing to resistance.
Antibacterial resistance of community-acquired respiratory tract pathogens recovered from patients in Latin America: results from the PROTEKT surveillance study (1999-2000).
The study identified various macrolide resistance genes, including mef(A), erm(B), mefA, ermTR, and ermB, in Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from Latin America.
Antibacterial resistance of community-acquired respiratory tract pathogens recovered from patients in Latin America: results from the PROTEKT surveillance study (1999-2000).
The study identified various macrolide resistance genes, including mef(A), erm(B), mefA, ermTR, and ermB, in Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from Latin America.
Telithromycin and quinupristin-dalfopristin resistance in clinical isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes: SMART Program 2001 Data.
The study identified the mefA gene associated with erythromycin resistance and the ermB gene linked to resistance against erythromycin and clindamycin in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates.
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of tetracycline- and erythromycin-resistant strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
The study identified tet(M), erm(B), mef(A), and mef(E) as the primary genes responsible for tetracycline and erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae strains.
A newly discovered Bacteroides conjugative transposon, CTnGERM1, contains genes also found in gram-positive bacteria.
The study identifies CTnGERM1, a conjugative transposon containing the erythromycin resistance gene ermG and the macrolide efflux gene mefA, which were found to confer resistance in Bacteroides and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Impact of azithromycin administration for trachoma control on the carriage of antibiotic-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae.
The study found that azithromycin administration for trachoma control did not significantly increase the prevalence of macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Only one erythromycin-resistant isolate was identified, which carried the mef gene, indicating resistance due to an efflux pump.
Presence of the tet(O) Gene in Erythromycin- and Tetracycline-Resistant Strains of Streptococcus pyogenes and Linkage with either the mef(A) or the erm(A) Gene.
The study identifies the tet(O) gene in erythromycin- and tetracycline-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes strains and shows its linkage with mef(A) or erm(A) genes.
Six-month multicenter study on invasive infections due to group B streptococci in Argentina.
The study identified several AMR genes in group B streptococci, including aac(6')-aph(2"), mefA, ermTR, tetM, and tetO, which confer resistance to aminoglycosides, macrolides, and tetracyclines. These genes were experimentally validated through PCR and susceptibility testing.
Clinical and molecular epidemiology of erythromycin-resistant beta-hemolytic lancefield group G streptococci causing bacteremia.
The study identifies ermTR, ermB, and mef genes as mediators of erythromycin resistance in beta-hemolytic group G streptococci, highlighting the role of horizontal gene transfer in the spread of resistance.
Clinical and molecular epidemiology of erythromycin-resistant beta-hemolytic lancefield group G streptococci causing bacteremia.
Clinical and molecular epidemiology of erythromycin-resistant beta-hemolytic lancefield group G streptococci causing bacteremia.
Clinical and molecular epidemiology of erythromycin-resistant beta-hemolytic lancefield group G streptococci causing bacteremia.
Acquired macrolide resistance genes in pathogenic Neisseria spp. isolated between 1940 and 1987.
The study identified the presence of acquired macrolide resistance genes erm(B), erm(C), erm(F), and mef(A) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis isolates from 1940 to 1987. These genes were found in isolates dating back to 1955 and 1963, demonstrating the long-standing presence of these resistance mechanisms.
Acquired macrolide resistance genes in pathogenic Neisseria spp. isolated between 1940 and 1987.
Reemergence of macrolide resistance in pharyngeal isolates of group a streptococci in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The study identifies the reemergence of macrolide resistance in pharyngeal isolates of group A streptococci, with the M phenotype (mef(A)) and MLS B phenotype (erm(A)) being the primary resistance mechanisms.
Detection of multiple macrolide- and lincosamide-resistant strains of Streptococcus pyogenes from patients in the Boston area.
The study identified multiple mechanisms of resistance to macrolide and lincosamide antibiotics in Streptococcus pyogenes, including erm(A), erm(B), and mef(A) genes.
Characterization and prevalence of MefA, MefE, and the associated msr(D) gene in Streptococcus pneumoniae clinical isolates.
The study characterizes the MefA, MefE, and msr(D) genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae clinical isolates, demonstrating that these genes confer resistance to macrolides and ketolides. The msr(D) gene was shown to function independently as an efflux pump.
The mef(A) Gene Predominates among Seven Macrolide Resistance Genes Identified in Gram-Negative Strains Representing 13 Genera, Isolated from Healthy Portuguese Children.
The study identified seven macrolide resistance genes in gram-negative bacteria from healthy Portuguese children, with mef(A) being the most predominant. The genes included mef(A), erm(B), ere(A), ere(B), mph(A), mph(B), and mph(D).
Prevalence and molecular analysis of macrolide and fluoroquinolone resistance among isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae collected during the 2000-2001 PROTEKT US Study.
The study identified mef(A) and erm(B) as the predominant macrolide resistance genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, and multiple mutations in gyrA, parC, and parE as the main mechanisms of fluoroquinolone resistance.
Distribution and molecular analysis of mef(A)-containing elements in tetracycline-susceptible and -resistant Streptococcus pyogenes clinical isolates with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance.
The genome sequence of Salmonella enterica serovar Choleraesuis, a highly invasive and resistant zoonotic pathogen.
The study identifies multiple antimicrobial resistance genes on plasmids pSC138 and pSCV50 in Salmonella enterica serovar Choleraesuis SC-B67, including blaTEM-1, blaCMY-2, tetRA, strA, aadA2, sulI, sulII, catI, cmlA, aph, sat, mef, mer, ebr, qac, and blaTEM-67. Additionally, mutations in the chromosomal genes gyrA and parC, along with the inactivation of acrR, contribute to ciprofloxacin resistance.
Hidden epidemic of macrolide-resistant pneumococci.
The paper discusses the mechanisms of macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, highlighting the roles of mef(A) and erm(B) genes. These genes confer resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B.
Macrolide- and telithromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes, Belgium, 1999-2003.
The study identifies erm(B) and mef(A) as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes, with a specific H118R mutation in erm(B) linked to telithromycin resistance.
Genetic diversity among type emm28 group A Streptococcus strains causing invasive infections and pharyngitis.
The study identified the presence of macrolide resistance genes mefA, ermB, and ermTR in less than 2% of the emm28 group A Streptococcus strains analyzed.
mef(A), mef(E) and a new mef allele in macrolide-resistant Streptococcus spp. isolates from Norway.
Prevalence and molecular genetics of macrolide resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates collected in Finland in 2002.
The study identified mef(E), mef(A), and erm(B) as the primary macrolide resistance mechanisms in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Finland in 2002, with mef(E) being the most prevalent subtype.
Macrolide efflux in Streptococcus pneumoniae is mediated by a dual efflux pump (mel and mef) and is erythromycin inducible.
The study identifies that both mef and mel genes are essential for erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, highlighting a dual efflux pump mechanism that is inducible by erythromycin.
Molecular characterization of pneumococci with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance and identification of a novel mef gene subclass, mef(I).
The study identified a novel mef gene subclass, mef(I), in pneumococci with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance. It also characterized the presence of tet(M) and tet(O) genes contributing to tetracycline resistance in certain isolates.
Molecular characterization of pneumococci with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance and identification of a novel mef gene subclass, mef(I).
Molecular characterization of pneumococci with efflux-mediated erythromycin resistance and identification of a novel mef gene subclass, mef(I).
Erythromycin Resistance and Genetic Elements Carrying Macrolide Efflux Genes in Streptococcus agalactiae.
The study identified mef (E) and mef (A) genes as the primary mechanisms of erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae, associated with the mega and Tn 1207.3 genetic elements.
Resistance to erythromycin and telithromycin in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates obtained between 1999 and 2002 from Greek children with tonsillopharyngitis: phenotypic and genotypic analysis.
The study identified mef(A), erm(A), and erm(B) genes as major contributors to erythromycin resistance in S. pyogenes isolates, with erm(B) also linked to telithromycin resistance. Additionally, two novel mutations in the 23S rRNA gene (T2136C and T2166C) were associated with resistance to macrolides.
Molecular epidemiology of macrolide resistance in beta-haemolytic streptococci of Lancefield groups A, B, C and G and evidence for a new mef element in group G streptococci that carries allelic variants of mef and msr(D).
Molecular epidemiology of macrolide and tetracycline resistances in commensal Gemella sp. isolates.
Genotypes and related factors reflecting macrolide resistance in pneumococcal pneumonia infections in Japan.
The study identified ermB and mefA genes as major contributors to macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Japanese patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Three new macrolide efflux (mef) gene variants in Streptococcus agalactiae.
Molecular epidemiology and distribution of serotypes, surface proteins, and antibiotic resistance among group B streptococci in Italy.
The study identified erythromycin resistance genes erm(B), erm(A), and mef(A), and tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) in group B streptococci (GBS) in Italy. Erythromycin resistance was predominantly associated with serotype V and the PFGE type 1/CC1 group.
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and macrolide resistance genes of beta-hemolytic viridans group streptococci in a tertiary Korean hospital.
The study identified erm(B) and mef(A) as the primary macrolide resistance genes in beta-hemolytic viridans group streptococci, with erm(B) being dominant in cMLS B phenotypes and mef(A) in M phenotypes.
Trends in antibacterial resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated in the USA: update from PROTEKT US Years 1-4.
The study identified mef(A) and erm(B) as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae, with a significant increase in the prevalence of isolates carrying both genes, leading to multidrug resistance.
Genome sequence of the fish pathogen Renibacterium salmoninarum suggests reductive evolution away from an environmental Arthrobacter ancestor.
The genome of Renibacterium salmoninarum was sequenced, revealing the presence of a beta-lactamase gene (bla) that confers resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics.
A conjugative macrolide resistance gene, mef(A), in environmental Clostridium perfringens carrying multiple macrolide and/or tetracycline resistance genes.
Characterization of macrolide efflux pump mef subclasses detected in clinical isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes isolated between 1999 and 2005.
Characterization of macrolide efflux pump mef subclasses detected in clinical isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes isolated between 1999 and 2005.
Characterization of macrolide efflux pump mef subclasses detected in clinical isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes isolated between 1999 and 2005.
Temporal trends of antimicrobial resistance and clonality of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates in Finland, 2002 to 2006.
The study identified the mef gene as the most common macrolide resistance determinant in macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates in Finland, with 56% of the isolates carrying this gene.
In vitro activity of CEM-101 against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes with defined macrolide resistance mechanisms.
The study evaluated the in vitro activity of CEM-101 against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes with defined macrolide resistance mechanisms, identifying erm(B) and mef(A) as key genes responsible for macrolide resistance.
Distribution of serotypes, genotypes, and resistance determinants among macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates.
The study identified erm(B), mef(E), mef(A), mel, and msr(D) as key genes responsible for macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, highlighting the role of Tn 916 family transposons in the dissemination of these resistance determinants.
Globicatella sanguinis meningitis associated with human carriage.
The study identified cefotaxime-resistant Globicatella sanguinis and G. sulfidifaciens strains, with the ermA gene contributing to erythromycin and clindamycin resistance in the invasive strain.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria: Mechanisms and Current Challenges
This paper characterizes several beta-lactamases, including TEM-1, SHV-1, CTX-M-15, and NDM-1, which confer resistance to various beta-lactam antibiotics. It also identifies erm(B) and mef(A) as mechanisms of macrolide, lincosamide, and streptogramin B resistance. Additionally, aadA1 and aac(6')-Ib are noted for aminoglycoside resistance, while catA1 and floR contribute to chloramphenicol resistance. The vanA gene is associated with glycopeptide resistance, and mcr-1 is linked to polymyxin resistance.
Serotype emergence and genotype distribution among macrolide-resistant invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates in the postconjugate vaccine (PCV-7) era.
The study identifies the prevalence of macrolide resistance genes mef(A) and erm(B) in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, highlighting shifts in resistance mechanisms over time.
Phenotypes and genotypes of erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes strains isolated from invasive and non-invasive infections from Mexico and the USA during 1999-2010.
The study identified mef A, erm B, and erm TR as the primary genes responsible for erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from Mexico and the USA. The M phenotype was linked to mef A, while the cMLS and iMLS phenotypes were associated with erm B and erm TR, respectively.
Changing trends in antimicrobial resistance and serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates in Asian countries: an Asian Network for Surveillance of Resistant Pathogens (ANSORP) study.
The study identified high levels of erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Asian countries, primarily mediated by the erm(B) and mef(A) genes. It also noted a significant increase in the prevalence of serotype 19A, which was associated with multidrug resistance.
Genotypes and serotype distribution of macrolide resistant invasive and non-invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Lebanon.
Macrolide resistance in S. pneumoniae in Lebanon is mainly through target site modification (erm(B)) but is also mediated through efflux pumps (mef), with serotype 19F having dual resistance and being the most prevalent and invasive.
Novel conjugative transferable multiple drug resistance plasmid pAQU1 from Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae isolated from marine aquaculture environment.
The study identifies several AMR genes on the plasmid pAQU1, including bla CARB-9 -like, floR, mef (A)-like, sul2, tet (M), and tet (B), which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as carbenicillin, chloramphenicol, florfenicol, erythromycin, sulfonamide, and tetracycline.
Molecular characteristics of erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae from pediatric patients younger than five years in Beijing, 2010.
The study identified the ermB and tetM genes as the primary factors contributing to erythromycin and tetracycline resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from pediatric patients in Beijing. Additionally, the mec gene was found to be associated with erythromycin resistance.
Macrolide resistance determinants among Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from carriers in Central Greece.
The study identified erm(B), mef(E), and mef(A) as the primary macrolide resistance determinants in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Central Greece. erm(B) conferred high-level resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramin B, while mef(E) and mef(A) were associated with efflux-mediated resistance.
PCR-based detection of resistance genes in anaerobic bacteria isolated from intra-abdominal infections.
The study identified several resistance genes, including cepA, cfiA, cfxA, tetQ, ermF, and mefA, in anaerobic bacteria isolated from intra-abdominal infections in Japan. A mutation in the gyrA gene was also found to confer resistance to fluoroquinolones.
Changes in enterococcal populations and related antibiotic resistance along a medical center-wastewater treatment plant-river continuum.
The study identified the presence of erm(B), mef(A), and tet(M) genes in Enterococcus faecium isolates from hospital and retirement home effluents, contributing to macrolide and tetracycline resistance.
Genotyping of erythromycin resistant group C & G streptococci isolated in Chennai, south India.
The study identified erythromycin resistance in 12.2% of group C and G streptococci isolates in Chennai, India, with erm(B) being the most common genotype among clinical isolates and mef(A) prevalent among carriers.
PspA family distribution, antimicrobial resistance and serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated from upper respiratory tract infections in Japan.
The study identified the presence of mefA and ermB genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, which confer resistance to macrolides. These genes were found to be prevalent among certain serotypes, particularly 19F and 23F.
Serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates causing invasive diseases from Shenzhen Children's Hospital.
The study identified ermB and mefA genes as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Shenzhen, China.
Molecular resistance mechanisms of macrolide-resistant invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Alaska, 1986 to 2010.
The study identifies mef and erm(B) genes as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Alaska, with mef being the most prevalent.
Seven-year surveillance of emm types of pediatric Group A streptococcal pharyngitis isolates in Western Greece.
The study identified specific emm types associated with macrolide resistance and susceptibility in Group A streptococcal isolates, including the presence of erm(A), erm(B), and mef(A) resistance genes.
Characterization of a multiresistant mosaic plasmid from a fish farm Sediment Exiguobacterium sp. isolate reveals aggregation of functional clinic-associated antibiotic resistance genes.
Conjugative transfer frequencies of mef(A)-containing Tn1207.3 to macrolide-susceptible Streptococcus pyogenes belonging to different emm types.
The study shows that the mef(A) gene, which encodes an efflux pump, can be transferred via conjugation to various macrolide-susceptible Streptococcus pyogenes strains, leading to erythromycin resistance. Transfer frequencies varied significantly among different emm types.
Prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance among community-associated staphylococcal isolates in central Serbia.
The study identified the prevalence of inducible clindamycin resistance in staphylococcal isolates, with erm(C) being the most prevalent gene among S. aureus isolates.
Various pAQU plasmids possibly contribute to disseminate tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) among marine bacterial community.
The study identifies pAQU group plasmids that can transfer the tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) to E. coli, highlighting their potential role in spreading antibiotic resistance in marine environments.
Erythromycin-resistant genes in group A β-haemolytic Streptococci in Chengdu, Southwestern China.
The study identified ermB and mefA as the primary erythromycin resistance genes in group A β-haemolytic Streptococci in Chengdu, with ermB being the most prevalent.
Nucleotide sequence of conjugative prophage Φ1207.3 (formerly Tn1207.3) carrying the mef(A)/msr(D) genes for efflux resistance to macrolides in Streptococcus pyogenes.
The study characterizes the conjugative prophage Φ1207.3 carrying the mef(A)/msr(D) genes, which encode efflux pumps responsible for macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes.
Transduction of the Streptococcus pyogenes bacteriophage Φm46.1, carrying resistance genes mef(A) and tet(O), to other Streptococcus species.
The study demonstrates the transduction of the bacteriophage Φm46.1, which carries the resistance genes mef(A) and tet(O), to various Streptococcus species, confirming its functionality and resistance profiles.
Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms in Salmonella and Other Bacteria
The paper discusses multidrug efflux pumps from various bacterial food pathogens including Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrio cholerae, and Staphylococcus aureus, highlighting their role in multidrug resistance.
Investigating the mobilome in clinically important lineages of Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis.
The study identifies several AMR genes, including aac(6')-aph(2")-Ia, vanA, vanB, tetM, ermB, aph(3')-IIIa, and sat4, which are associated with resistance to aminoglycosides, glycopeptides, tetracyclines, macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramin B, and streptothricin in Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis.
Dynamics of serotype 14 Streptococcus pneumoniae population causing acute respiratory infections among children in China (1997-2012).
Genetic composition of invasive pneumococci recovered during 2008–2013
The study analyzed invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) isolates from children before and after PCV13 implementation, focusing on strain distributions, resistance features, and genetic characteristics. Key findings include the significant reduction in PCV13-targeted serotypes and the identification of resistance mechanisms associated with specific serotypes and clonal complexes.
Predominant role of msr(D) over mef(A) in macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes.
The study demonstrates that msr(D) plays a more predominant role in macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes compared to mef(A), as evidenced by significant reductions in macrolide resistance upon msr(D) knockout and greater resistance conferred by msr(D) gene introduction.
Persistence of Multi-Drug Resistance Plasmids in Sterile Water under Very Low Concentrations of Tetracycline.
The study shows that multi-drug resistance plasmids pAQU1 and IncFIB can persist in bacterial populations under very low selective pressure, including in non-culturable states. The plasmids retain their resistance genes, such as tet(M), tet(B), floR, mph(A)-like, mef(A)-like, and sul2, which confer resistance to tetracycline, florfenicol, macrolides, and sulfonamides.
Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms
The paper discusses various mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, including beta-lactamases like blaKPC, blaNDM, blaIMP, and blaVIM, which confer resistance to carbapenems. It also covers aminoglycoside modifying enzymes such as aac(6')-Ib and aac(6')-I, quinolone resistance proteins like qnr, tetracycline resistance genes such as tet(M) and tet(O), macrolide resistance genes like erm, mefA, and mefE, and efflux pump systems like mexAB-oprM and acrAB-tolC.
Drug Resistance Characteristics and Macrolide-Resistant Mechanisms of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Wenzhou City, China.
The study identified the erm B and mef A genes as the primary mechanisms of macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae in Wenzhou City, China. The erm B gene was detected in 98.5% of isolates, while the mef A gene was detected in 91.2% of isolates.
Inducible Expression of both ermB and ermT Conferred High Macrolide Resistance in Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus Isolates in China.
The study identifies that the inducible expression of both ermB and ermT genes confers high macrolide resistance in S. gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus isolates from China.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Autochthonous Aquatic Vibrio cholerae in Haiti.
The study identified several AMR genes in environmental isolates of Vibrio cholerae non-O1/non-O139 in Haiti, including strA, strB, sul1, sul2, ermA, ermB, and mefA, which confer resistance to streptomycin, sulfonamide, and erythromycin.
Nosocomial Outbreak of Drug-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 9V in an Adult Respiratory Medicine Ward.
The study identifies the presence of tetracycline resistance gene tetM, and macrolide resistance genes mefA and msrD in a nosocomial outbreak of drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 9V.
Determination of Characteristics of Erythromycin Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae with Preferred PCV Usage in Iran.
The study identified ermB and mef genes as the primary mechanisms of erythromycin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates in Iran, with ermB being the most common.
Deciphering the distance to antibiotic resistance for the pneumococcus using genome sequencing data.
The study identifies numerous genes and mutations associated with antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae through genome-wide association studies, highlighting the genetic basis of resistance to penicillin, trimethoprim, cotrimoxazole, erythromycin, and fluoroquinolones.
WGS to predict antibiotic MICs for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The study identifies various AMR genes and mutations in Neisseria gonorrhoeae that contribute to resistance against multiple antibiotics, including cefixime, penicillin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline. These findings are supported by WGS and multivariate linear regression models.
Population and Whole Genome Sequence Based Characterization of Invasive Group A Streptococci Recovered in the United States during 2015.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in invasive group A streptococci, including ermT, ermB, ermTR, tetM, lsaC, mef, msrD, and mutations in ParC and GyrA that confer resistance to macrolides, tetracycline, and fluoroquinolones.
Characterization of Streptococcus pyogenes from Animal Clinical Specimens, Spain.
The study characterizes 15 Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from animals in Spain, identifying macrolide resistance genes mef A and erm B, and tetracycline resistance genes tet M and tet O. Most isolates exhibited the M phenotype for macrolide resistance, while some showed cMLS B or iMLS B phenotypes.
Comparison of antimicrobial resistance genes in feedlots and urban wastewater.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes in feedlots and urban wastewater, highlighting the prevalence of sulfonamide, tetracycline, macrolide, fluoroquinolone, and β-lactam resistance genes in different environments.
Functional Repertoire of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Antibiotic Manufacturing Effluents and Receiving Freshwater Sediments.
The study identified numerous antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in antibiotic manufacturing effluents and receiving sediments, highlighting the presence of both known and potentially novel resistance mechanisms. Key findings include the discovery of macrolide resistance genes such as hflx, msr(e), mph(e), mph(g), and mef(c), as well as sulfonamide resistance genes sul1 and sul2, and beta-lactamase genes like bla ges-1, bla veb-9, and bla cm y-10. Additionally, trimethoprim resistance genes dfr14, dfra1, and dfr17 were identified.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Streptococcus spp.
The paper discusses the prevalence and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus species, particularly focusing on macrolide, lincosamide, and tetracycline resistance. Key genes identified include erm(B), erm(A), lnuB, lnuD, mefA, mefE, msr, tet(B), tet(K), tet(L), tet(M), tet(O), and tet(S).
Changes in Macrolide Resistance Among Group A Streptococci in Serbia and Clonal Evolution of Resistant Isolates.
The study identified the genes mefA, ermB, ermTR, and tetM as responsible for macrolide and tetracycline resistance in Group A Streptococci in Serbia.
The draft genomes and investigation of serotype distribution, antimicrobial resistance of group B Streptococcus strains isolated from urine in Suzhou, China.
The study identified several AMR genes in GBS isolates from urine in Suzhou, including tetM, ermB, mefE, lnuB, and others, associated with resistance to tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, and fluoroquinolones.
Type M Resistance to Macrolides Is Due to a Two-Gene Efflux Transport System of the ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Superfamily.
The study identifies mef(A) and msr(D) as encoding an ABC efflux transport system responsible for type M macrolide resistance in streptococci.
Characterization of Streptococcus pluranimalium from a cattle with mastitis by whole genome sequencing and functional validation.
The study identified the presence of mef(A), msr(D), and lnu(C) genes in Streptococcus pluranimalium TH11417, which confer resistance to erythromycin and lincomycin. These genes are part of a prophage and contribute to the antimicrobial resistance profile of the strain.
A Population-Based Descriptive Atlas of Invasive Pneumococcal Strains Recovered Within the U.S. During 2015-2016.
The study identifies multiple AMR genes and mutations in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, including ermB, mef, folA, and folP, which confer resistance to macrolides, trimethoprim, and penicillin. Mutations in pbp2x and pbp1a are associated with penicillin resistance.
Rapid molecular detection of macrolide resistance.
The study presents a rapid RPA assay for detecting the mef(A) gene, which confers resistance to erythromycin and azithromycin in various bacterial species.
Detection of critical antibiotic resistance genes through routine microbiome surveillance.
The study identifies various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) associated with multidrug resistance, including macrolide, beta-lactam, tetracycline, and methicillin resistance genes, highlighting the presence of these genes in postmortem microbiome samples.
Diverse Commensal Escherichia coli Clones and Plasmids Disseminate Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Domestic Animals and Children in a Semirural Community in Ecuador.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in commensal Escherichia coli isolates from children and domestic animals in a semirural community in Ecuador. These genes included blaTEM-1B, dfrA8, qnrB19, strA, strB, tetA, tetB, sul1, sul2, and others, contributing to resistance against multiple antibiotics such as ampicillin, trimethoprim, tetracycline, and sulfamethoxazole. The research highlights the role of plasmids in disseminating these AMR genes and emphasizes the complexity of AMR transmission in such environments.
Comparative diversity of microbiomes and Resistomes in beef feedlots, downstream environments and urban sewage influent.
The study identified several tetracycline, macrolide, aminoglycoside, beta-lactam, sulfonamide, mercury, and biocide resistance genes in beef feedlots, catch basin water, soil, and urban sewage influent. Tetracycline resistance was predominant in beef production systems, while urban sewage influent showed a diverse resistome with resistance to multiple antimicrobial classes.
Hospital-based Surveillance Provides Insights Into the Etiology of Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in the Post-Vaccine Era.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, including catQ, folA, folP, tetM, mef, and penicillin-binding proteins, indicating resistance to chloramphenicol, trimethoprim, tetracycline, erythromycin, and penicillin.
Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms in Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria and Pathogens
The paper discusses various antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in antibiotic-producing bacteria and pathogens, focusing on genes and mutations that confer resistance to different classes of antibiotics, including beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, macrolides, and others.
The fecal resistome of dairy cattle is associated with diet during nursing.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in the fecal microbiota of dairy calves, highlighting the association between diet and the resistome. Key genes include ermB, lnuC, mefA, tet32, tet40, tetO, tetQ, tetW, and optrA, which confer resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramin B, and tetracyclines, as well as oxazolidinones and phenicols.
Investigation of tylosin in feed of feedlot cattle and effects on liver abscess prevalence, and fecal and soil microbiomes and resistomes
Tylosin exposure did not significantly alter the fecal resistome of cattle, but geographical regions influenced resistome composition. Macrolide resistance genes mphB, mefA, and msrD were detected in fecal samples.
Manure Application Did Not Enrich Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Root Endophytic Bacterial Microbiota of Cherry Radish Plants.
The study found that manure application increased the occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the rhizosphere and phyllosphere of cherry radish, but not in the endophytic bacterial microbiota of the root, which is the edible part of the plant.
Resistome metagenomics from plate to farm: The resistome and microbial composition during food waste feeding and composting on a Vermont poultry farm.
The study identified 50 unique antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in food waste, compost, and farm products, with a focus on aminoglycoside, tetracycline, and macrolide resistance. Key ARGs included aph(6)-1d, lmrD, mefA, mel, abeM, abeS, adeF, adeG, adeI, adeJ, adeK, emrD, sul2, tetH, tetM, tetO, tetW, and tetX, which were found in various samples and showed resistance to multiple drug classes.
Unexpected relationships between frequency of antimicrobial resistance, disease phenotype and emm type in group A Streptococcus.
The study identifies specific AMR genes such as tet(M), erm(B), mef(A), msr(D), tet(O), erm(A), ant(6)-Ia, aph(3')-III, and erm(T) associated with resistance to tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, and aminoglycosides in group A Streptococcus (GAS) strains. These genes are linked to high-frequency resistance in certain emm types, particularly emm11, emm75, emm77, and emm92, which are overrepresented in invasive GAS infections.
Gut carriage of antimicrobial resistance genes among young children in urban Maputo, Mozambique: Associations with enteric pathogen carriage and environmental risk factors.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in the gut of young children in urban Maputo, Mozambique, including aadA1, SHV, ermA, ermB, mefA, tetA, tetB, and others, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, beta-lactams, macrolides, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones.
High prevalence of group B streptococcus ST17 hypervirulent clone among non-pregnant patients from a Hungarian venereology clinic.
The study identified high levels of macrolide and clindamycin resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from non-pregnant patients in Hungary, with the presence of ermB, ermTR, mef, and linB genes contributing to resistance. The ST-17 hypervirulent clone was prevalent among the isolates.
emm Types and clusters and macrolide resistance of pediatric group A streptococcal isolates in Central Greece during 2011-2017.
The study identified macrolide resistance genes erm(B), erm(TR), and mef(A) in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from Central Greece, with erm(B) and erm(TR) being the primary drivers of resistance.
Antibiotic Resistance Is Associated with Integrative and Conjugative Elements and Genomic Islands in Naturally Circulating Streptococcus pneumoniae Isolates from Adults in Liverpool, UK.
The study identifies tetracycline and macrolide resistance genes, including tet(M), erm(B), tet(32), mef(A), and msr(D), located on mobile genetic elements in naturally circulating Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates.
Population Genomic Molecular Epidemiological Study of Macrolide-Resistant Streptococcus pyogenes in Iceland, 1995 to 2016: Identification of a Large Clonal Population with a pbp2x Mutation Conferring Reduced In Vitro β-Lactam Susceptibility.
The study identifies a large clonal population of macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes in Iceland, with the majority of isolates harboring the mef(A) and msr(D) genes responsible for macrolide resistance. Additionally, a pbp2x mutation (Met 593 Thr) was found to confer reduced beta-lactam susceptibility.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Prevalence of Streptococcus Agalactiae Rectovaginal Colonization Among Pregnant Women in Iran.
The study identified the ermB gene in 35.29% of erythromycin-nonsusceptible Streptococcus agalactiae isolates, while the mefA gene was not detected in any isolates.
Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of group a streptococcus recovered from patients in Beijing, China.
The study identified ermB and mefA as the primary genes responsible for erythromycin resistance in GAS isolates from Beijing, China.
Streptococcus agalactiae: Identification methods, antimicrobial susceptibility, and resistance genes in pregnant women.
The study identified resistance genes ermB, mefA, and ermTR in erythromycin and/or clindamycin-resistant Streptococcus agalactiae strains from pregnant women in Brazil.
Characterization of Pneumococcal Colonization Dynamics and Antimicrobial Resistance Using Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing in Intensively Sampled South African Infants.
The study identified AMR genes such as msrD, mefA, ermB, and tetM, along with mutations in pbp1a (S351A), pbp2x (H394L), folA (I100L), and folP (6-bp insertion) associated with resistance to erythromycin, penicillin, and cotrimoxazole in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Clinical characteristics and molecular epidemiology of invasive Streptococcus agalactiae infections between 2007 and 2016 in Nara, Japan.
The study identified macrolide resistance genes ermA, ermB, and mefA, as well as quinolone resistance mutations in gyrA and parC in Streptococcus agalactiae isolates.
Complete Genomic Analysis of VRE From a Cattle Feedlot: Focus on 2 Antibiotic Resistance.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) isolates from a cattle feedlot, including vanC1, vanC2/C3, vanXY-C, VanR, macA, macB, rlmA (II), erm(A), aac(6')-la, blaEC, tet(A), tet(L), S10p, gyrA, gyrB, msbA, S12p, rpoB, mdfA/cmr, liaF, liaR, liaS, bcrC, mprF, pgsA, ef-G, ef-TU, ddl, alr, kasA, isotRNA, inhA, fabl, murA, folA, and Dfr, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as vancomycin, macrolides, aminoglycosides, β-lactams, tetracyclines, quinolones, and others.
Epidemiological analysis of pneumococcal strains isolated at Yangon Children's Hospital in Myanmar via whole-genome sequencing-based methods.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations in pneumococcal strains from Myanmar, including genes conferring resistance to azithromycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and quinolones, as well as mutations in penicillin-binding proteins and DNA gyrase. These findings highlight the spread of AMR in pneumococcal strains in Myanmar.
Antimicrobial drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica in commercial poultry value chain in Chitwan, Nepal.
The study identified high prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica isolates from poultry and environmental samples in Nepal, with tetA, QnrS, mefA, and VIM-1 genes detected.
Molecular Identification of Invasive Non-typeable Group B Streptococcus Isolates From Denmark (2015 to 2017).
The study identified several AMR genes associated with erythromycin and clindamycin resistance in invasive non-typeable Group B Streptococcus isolates from Denmark, including mre(A), erm(B), erm(A), mef(A), msr(D), and Isa(C).
Emergence of Invasive Serotype Ib Sequence Type 10 Group B Streptococcus Disease in Chinese Infants Is Driven by a Tetracycline-Sensitive Clone.
The study identifies the emergence of invasive serotype Ib sequence type 10 Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease in Chinese infants, highlighting the presence of multiple resistance mechanisms including ermB, mefA, lnuB, tetM, and tetO genes, along with fluoroquinolone resistance mediated by mutations in gyrA and parC.
A Peek into the Plasmidome of Global Sewage
The study identifies several antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in plasmidomes from global sewage samples, highlighting the prevalence of macrolide, lincosamide, streptogramin B, and quinolone resistance genes on plasmids.
Investigation of the Genomic and Pathogenic Features of the Potentially Zoonotic Streptococcus parasuis.
The study identified the presence of macrolide resistance genes msr(D) and mef(A) in S. parasuis strains BS26 and BS27, which conferred resistance to erythromycin and azithromycin. Additionally, these strains exhibited resistance to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole despite lacking known resistance genes for this class.
Whole Genome Analysis of Three Multi-Drug Resistant Listeria innocua and Genomic Insights Into Their Relatedness With Resistant Listeria monocytogenes.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in three multi-drug resistant L. innocua isolates, including tet(M), optrA, fexA, dfrG, lnu(B), lsa(E), ant(6)-Ia, erm(B), aph(3')-IIIa, catA8, lnu(A), msr(D), and mef(A). These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics such as tetracycline, oxazolidinones, fluoroquinolones, trimethoprim, lincomycin, macrolides, aminoglycosides, and chloramphenicol.
Population genetic structure, serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae causing invasive disease in children in Argentina.
The study identified several AMR genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Argentina, including ermB, mefA, tet(M), cat, folA, and folP, which confer resistance to erythromycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and cotrimoxazole. These genes were validated through molecular characterization and WGS.
Determination of Capsular Serotypes, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern, and Molecular Mechanism of Erythromycin Resistance among Clinical Isolates of Group B Streptococcus in Isfahan, Iran.
The study identified ermB, ermTR, and mefA genes as the primary mechanisms of erythromycin resistance in Group B Streptococcus isolates, with ermB being the most prevalent.
Resistome Analysis in the Digestive Tract of Food-Producing Animals
The study identifies tetW and mefA as highly expressed tetracycline and macrolide resistance genes in the rumen of beef cattle, highlighting their significance in the resistome of food-producing animals.
Molecular Characterization Based on Whole-Genome Sequencing of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Children Living in Southwest China During 2017-2019.
The study identified the presence of erythromycin resistance gene erm(B) and tetracycline resistance gene tet(M) in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from children in Southwest China, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to these antibiotics.
Functional screening of a human saliva metagenomic DNA reveal novel resistance genes against sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine.
The study identified novel resistance genes against sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine, including accB and recA, along with previously known genes such as msr, mef(A), tetAB(46), and fabK.
Emerging Fatal Ib/CC12 Hypervirulent Multiresistant Streptococcus agalactiae in Young Infants With Bloodstream Infection in China.
The study identifies multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Ib/CC12 Streptococcus agalactiae strains, including genes conferring resistance to macrolides, clindamycin, aminoglycosides, tetracycline, and other antibiotics.
Molecular Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Pneumococci among Ghanaian Children under Five Years Post PCV13 Using MLST.
The study identified the ermB, mefA, tetM, and pbp2b genes as the genetic basis for erythromycin, tetracycline, and penicillin resistance in multidrug-resistant pneumococci isolated from Ghanaian children.
Population structure of ocular Streptococcus pneumoniae is highly diverse and formed by lineages that escape current vaccines.
The study identifies macrolide resistance genes mefA, msrD, ermB, and tetracycline resistance gene tetM in ocular Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to macrolides and tetracycline in this population.
Assessment of Long-Term Macrolide Exposure on the Oropharyngeal Microbiome and Macrolide Resistance in Healthy Adults and Consequences for Onward Transmission of Resistance.
The study found that long-term exposure to azithromycin and erythromycin increased macrolide resistance in oropharyngeal streptococci, with erm(B) and mef genes being significantly upregulated. No evidence of onward transmission of resistance to close contacts was observed.
A review of the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols and its monitoring methods.
This review highlights the presence of various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in bioaerosols, emphasizing their role in the spread of antibiotic resistance through horizontal gene transfer. Key ARGs identified include those conferring resistance to beta-lactams, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, quinolones, and macrolides.
Multiplex real-time PCR using SYBR Green: Unspecific intercalating dye to detect antimicrobial resistance genes of Streptococcus pneumoniae in cerebrospinal fluid.
The study developed a SYBR Green-based multiplex qPCR assay to detect antimicrobial resistance genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae, including pbp2b, ermB, and mef, which are associated with resistance to penicillin, erythromycin, and clindamycin.
Genetic background of Cambodian pneumococcal carriage isolates following pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13.
The study identified multiple antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in Cambodian pneumococcal carriage isolates, including ermB, mefA, cat, tet(M), tet(O), folA, and folP, which confer resistance to erythromycin, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, trimethoprim, and sulfamethoxazole. These genes were validated through predictive resistance profiling using the CDC-AMR pipeline.
Prior exposure to microcystin alters host gut resistome and is associated with dysregulated immune homeostasis in translatable mouse models.
The study identifies that prior exposure to microcystin-LR alters the gut resistome, increasing the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes such as mefA, msrD, mel, tet40, and ant6, which are associated with resistance to macrolides, tetracycline, and aminoglycosides.
Characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae Macrolide Resistance and Its Mechanism in Northeast China over a 20-Year Period.
The study identified the presence of ermB, mefA, and tetM genes in erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae strains in northeast China, highlighting the high prevalence of macrolide resistance mediated by these genes.
Effect of Single-dose Azithromycin on Pneumococcal Carriage and Resistance: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Single-dose azithromycin increased pneumococcal resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, and oxacillin in the short term, but resistance levels returned to baseline after 6 months.
Molecular Typing Reveals Environmental Dispersion of Antibiotic-Resistant Enterococci under Anthropogenic Pressure.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Enterococcus isolates from various aquatic environments, highlighting the role of anthropogenic pressure in the spread of antibiotic-resistant enterococci.
Genetic diversity and variation in antimicrobial-resistance determinants of non-serotype 2 Streptococcus suis isolates from healthy pigs.
The study identified 18 AMR genes in non-serotype 2 Streptococcus suis isolates from healthy pigs, including genes conferring resistance to aminoglycosides, macrolides, lincosamides, tetracyclines, oxazolidinones, nucleosides, and phenicols.
How Streptococcus suis escapes antibiotic treatments.
The study characterizes various AMR genes and mutations in Streptococcus suis, highlighting resistance to beta-lactams, macrolides, lincosamides, streptogramins, amphenicols, pleuromutilins, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, trimethoprim, and fluoroquinolones.
Streptococcus pyogenes Φ1207.3 Is a Temperate Bacteriophage Carrying the Macrolide Resistance Gene Pair mef(A)-msr(D) and Capable of Lysogenizing Different Streptococci.
The study identifies the macrolide resistance gene pair mef(A)-msr(D) carried by the temperate bacteriophage Φ1207.3, which is capable of lysogenizing various streptococcal species.
Taxonomic Assignment-Based Genome Reconstruction from Apical Periodontal Metagenomes to Identify Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Factors.
The study identified several antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in metagenomic assemblies from apical periodontal infections, highlighting the presence of multidrug resistance mechanisms in Enterobacter and Pseudomonas species.
Molecular Epidemiology of Group B Streptococcus Isolates from Pregnant Women with Premature Rupture of Membranes in Fuzhou, China.
The study identified several AMR genes in GBS isolates from pregnant women with PROM in Fuzhou, China, including mreA, ermB, mefA, mefE, ermA, ermTR, tetM, and tetK, which are associated with resistance to erythromycin and tetracycline.
Molecular epidemiology, drug resistance, and virulence gene analysis of Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from dairy goats in backyard farms in China.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in S. agalactiae isolates from dairy goats in China, including pbp2b, tetL, tetM, tetK, tetO, ermA, ermB, mefA, aphA3, aad6, lnu(B), gryA, and parC, which confer resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillins, tetracyclines, macrolides, aminoglycosides, lincosamides, and quinolones.
Genetic determinants of macrolide and tetracycline resistance in penicillin non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from people living with HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The study identified erm(B) and mef(A)-msr(D) as common genes conferring resistance to macrolides and clindamycin, while tet(M) was responsible for tetracycline resistance in penicillin non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from HIV patients in Tanzania.
Metagenomic analysis reveals patterns and hosts of antibiotic resistance in different pig farms.
The study identified various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in pig manure samples from different regions of Shanxi, China, highlighting the prevalence of tetracycline, aminoglycoside, macrolide, and phenicol resistance genes. Key ARGs included tet(W), tet(40), tet(Q), erm(B), erm(F), mef(A), aph(3')-III, ant(6)-Ia, cfr(C), floR, blaACI-1, optrA, cat, cfxA4, cfxA5, blaCTX-M-105, blaCTX-M-65, fexB, erm(T), mdf(A), and ole(B).
A multicentre study reveals dysbiosis in the microbial co-infection and antimicrobial resistance gene profile in the nasopharynx of COVID-19 patients.
The study identified a variety of antimicrobial resistance genes in the nasopharynx of COVID-19 patients, including beta-lactamases, macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin resistance genes, tetracycline resistance genes, and others. These genes were found to be prevalent in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, highlighting the importance of monitoring antimicrobial resistance in the context of the pandemic.
Clinical Resistant Strains of Enterococci and Their Correlation to Reduced Susceptibility to Biocides: Phenotypic and Genotypic Analysis of Macrolides, Lincosamides, and Streptogramins.
The study identified various AMR genes associated with resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramins in Enterococci, including ermB, ermA, ermC, ereA, lnuA, mphC, mefA, and mefE. These genes were found to be highly prevalent and contribute to the resistance mechanisms observed in the isolates.
Potential Use of a Combined Bacteriophage-Probiotic Sanitation System to Control Microbial Contamination and AMR in Healthcare Settings: A Pre-Post Intervention Study.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of a combined probiotic-phage sanitation system (PCHSφ) in reducing microbial contamination and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in hospital environments. PCHSφ significantly reduced staphylococcal contamination and AMR gene prevalence compared to conventional chemical disinfection and PCHS alone.
Emergence of Erythromycin-Resistant Invasive Group A Streptococcus, West Virginia, USA, 2020-2021.
The study identified the emergence of erythromycin-resistant invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in West Virginia, with a high prevalence of resistance mediated by the ermT, ermA, ermB, and mefA genes. The majority of isolates were resistant to erythromycin and clindamycin, with emm92 and emm11 being the most common emm types.
The oral microbiota is a reservoir for antimicrobial resistance: resistome and phenotypic resistance characteristics of oral biofilm in health, caries, and periodontitis.
The study identified various antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in the oral microbiota, including mefA, msrD, ermB, ermF, cfxA, blaCSP(1), tetM, tetQ, and pgpB, which confer resistance to antibiotics such as erythromycin, azithromycin, penicillin, ampicillin, tetracycline, and colistin. These genes were found in multiple bacterial species and were associated with different resistotypes in healthy, caries, and periodontitis groups.
Prevalence and Persistence of Antibiotic Resistance Determinants in the Gut of Travelers Returning to the United Kingdom is Associated with Colonization by Pathogenic Escherichia coli.
The study identified various antibiotic resistance genes in the gut microbiota of travelers returning to the UK, highlighting the association with colonization by pathogenic E. coli. Key findings include the prevalence of genes conferring resistance to macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and others.
Molecular characterization of multidrug-resistant non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae with high-level resistance to cefuroxime, levofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
The study identified several AMR genes and mutations in multidrug-resistant non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae, including blaTEM-1, blaROB-1, tet(B), mef(A), and various mutations in genes such as ftsI, lpoA, mrdA, mepA, pbpG, gyrA, gyrB, parC, parE, and folA, which are associated with resistance to cefuroxime, amoxicillin-clavulanate, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
Serotype distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility and molecular epidemiology of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in the nine-year period in Serbia.
The study identified macrolide resistance genes ermB and mefA in invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, highlighting high levels of macrolide resistance and the presence of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant strains.
Molecular characterization of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae clinical isolates from a tertiary children's hospital in eastern China.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in invasive S. pneumoniae isolates, including erm(B), mef(A), msr(D), tet(M), cat-TC, and blaTEM-116, which conferred resistance to erythromycin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, and beta-lactam antibiotics. All isolates exhibited multidrug resistance.
Seasonal Azithromycin Use in Paediatric Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis Does Not Promote Antimicrobial Resistance but Does Modulate the Nasopharyngeal Microbiome.
The study found that seasonal azithromycin use in pediatric protracted bacterial bronchitis did not promote antimicrobial resistance but modulated the nasopharyngeal microbiome. High levels of azithromycin resistance were observed in S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae, but no significant increase in resistance was linked to azithromycin use. Genomic sequencing identified resistance genes such as erm(B), tet(M), msr(D), and mef(A) in S. pneumoniae isolates.
A novel invasive Streptococcus pyogenes variant sublineage derived through recombinational replacement of the emm12 genomic region.
The study identifies a novel sublineage of Streptococcus pyogenes (emm82/ST36) that emerged through recombinational replacement of the emm12 genomic region, exhibiting diverse resistance mechanisms including macrolide and tetracycline resistance.
Antibiotic resistance, bacterial transmission and improved prediction of bacterial infection in patients with antibody deficiency.
The study identifies high levels of antibiotic resistance in respiratory tract bacteria from patients with antibody deficiency, particularly macrolide resistance genes erm(B) and mef(A), and highlights the role of commensal streptococci as reservoirs for resistance genes.
Ecological prevalence, genetic diversity, and multidrug resistance of Salmonella enteritidis recovered from broiler and layer chicken farms.
The study identified various AMR genes in Salmonella enteritidis isolates from broiler and layer chicken farms, including blaCTX-M, blaDHA-1, qnrA, qnrB, qnrS, gyrA, erm(B), erm(C), msr(A), tet(A), and tet(B). These genes conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics such as beta-lactams, quinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines.
Serotype, antibiotic susceptibility and whole-genome characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae in all age groups living in Southwest China during 2018-2022.
The study identified several AMR genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Southwest China, including msrD, mefA, ermB, tetM, and catTC, which confer resistance to erythromycin, tetracycline, and chloramphenicol. High levels of resistance to erythromycin (96.96%) and tetracycline (79.85%) were observed, along with significant multidrug resistance.
Macrolide and lincosamide resistance of Streptococcus agalactiae in pregnant women in Poland.
The study identifies the ermB, mefA, ermA, lnuB, lsaE, and tetM genes as key contributors to macrolide and lincosamide resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from pregnant women in Poland.
Clinical, microbiological, and molecular characterization of pediatric invasive infections by Streptococcus pyogenes in Spain in a context of global outbreak.
The study identified tetracycline resistance mediated by tetM, erythromycin and clindamycin resistance mediated by ermB, ermT, and mefA in Streptococcus pyogenes isolates from pediatric invasive infections in Spain.
Detection of Macrolide-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Genes and Its Clinical Outcomes in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Malaysia.
The study identified the presence of the mef(A) and erm(B) genes in erythromycin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, with mef(A) being the most prevalent. These genes contribute to macrolide resistance, as evidenced by elevated MIC values.
Streptococcus suis serotype 4: a population with the potential pathogenicity in humans and pigs.
The study identified multiple antibiotic resistance genes in Streptococcus suis serotype 4, including genes conferring resistance to tetracyclines, macrolides, lincosamides, aminoglycosides, oxazolidinones, and chloramphenicol. Prophages were identified as the primary vehicle for the dissemination of these resistance genes.
Genomic insights into the diversity, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance of group B Streptococcus clinical isolates from Saudi Arabia.
The study identified several AMR genes including erm(B), erm(A), lsa(C), mef(A), tet(M), tet(O), aac(6')-aph(2''), ant(6)-Ia, aph(3')-III, and aadE in GBS isolates from Saudi Arabia, highlighting the prevalence of resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, tetracycline, and aminoglycosides.
Characterization of group A streptococci causing invasive diseases in Sri Lanka.
The study identified erythromycin resistance mediated by erm(B) and mef(A) genes, and tetracycline resistance mediated by the tet(M) gene in group A streptococci isolates from Sri Lanka.
Effect of Stepwise Exposure to High-Level Erythromycin on Anaerobic Digestion.
The study identifies ermB and mefA as dominant erythromycin resistance genes in anaerobic digestion systems, with ermB conferring resistance via target alteration and mefA via efflux pumps.
Antibiotic Resistance and Serotypes Distribution in Streptococcus agalactiae Bulgarian Clinical Isolates During the Years of 2021-2024.
The study identified several AMR genes associated with macrolide, lincosamide, and tetracycline resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from Bulgaria. These include ermB, ermA/TR, ermC, mefA, mefE, msrD, lnuB, lsaC, lsaE, tetM, and tetO. High resistance rates to macrolides (60.3%) and tetracyclines (89.1%) were observed.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing and molecular characterization based on whole-genome sequencing of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from pediatric infections at the National Regional Medical Center of Southwest China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The study identified several AMR genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, including tet(M), erm(B), msr(D), and mef(A), which confer resistance to tetracycline, erythromycin, and macrolides. These findings highlight the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance in pneumococcal isolates during the post-pandemic period in Southwest China.
Size Distribution and Pathogenic Potential of Culturable Airborne Clostridium spp. in a Suburb of Toyama City, Japan.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance genes in Clostridium perfringens isolates, including mprF, tetA[P], tetB[P], erm[Q], cfrC, and mef[A]. These genes confer resistance to defensin, tetracycline, erythromycin, linezolid, phenicol, and macrolide antibiotics.
Predomination of hypervirulent ST283 and genetic diversity of levofloxacin resistance in multidrug-resistant, hypervirulent Streptococcus agalactiae in Thailand.
The study identified multiple AMR genes and mutations associated with tetracycline, erythromycin, clindamycin, and levofloxacin resistance in multidrug-resistant, hypervirulent Streptococcus agalactiae isolates in Thailand, highlighting the predominance of hypervirulent ST283 and the emergence of MDR-GBS.
Impact of Macrolide Resistance on Azithromycin for Prevention of Rehospitalization or Death Among Children Discharged From Hospitals in Western Kenya.
The study found that the mef(A) gene significantly modified the effect of azithromycin on rehospitalization or death in children discharged from hospitals in Western Kenya.
Phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of macrolide, lacosamide, and streptogramin resistance in clinically resistant Streptococci and their correlation with reduced biocide susceptibility.
The study identifies ermB, ereA, msrA, mefA, and mefE as key genes associated with MLS resistance in Streptococci, highlighting the role of efflux mechanisms and ribosomal methylation in conferring resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramins.
Phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of macrolide, lacosamide, and streptogramin resistance in clinically resistant Streptococci and their correlation with reduced biocide susceptibility.
The study identifies ermB, ereA, msrA, mefA, and mefE as key genes associated with MLS resistance in Streptococci, highlighting the role of efflux mechanisms and ribosomal methylation in conferring resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and streptogramins.
Overlooked Enterobacterales as hosts of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic environments.
The study identified several AMR genes in environmental Enterobacterales isolates, including blaTEM-1, blaCTX-M, tetA, tetB, tetC, tetL, tetM, sul1, sul2, qnrS, ermB, and mefA, which conferred resistance to various antibiotics such as ampicillin, ceftazidime, cefepime, tetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin.
Dietary impact on the gut resistome: western diet independently increases the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes within the gut microbiota.
The study shows that a western diet independently increases the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the gut microbiota without antibiotic exposure. Specifically, ARGs such as ErmG, CfxA2, tetQ, lnuC, and mefA were found to be significantly enriched in the gut microbiota of mice fed a western diet.
Epidemiology of potential source, risk attribution of Clostridium perfringens from Egyptian broiler farms and genetic diversity of multidrug resistance strains.
The study identified multiple AMR genes in Clostridium perfringens isolates from Egyptian broiler farms, including aminoglycoside, beta-lactam, macrolide, quinolone, sulfonamide, tetracycline, and trimethoprim resistance genes. High prevalence of multidrug-resistant strains was observed.
Natural Microbiota of Dogs and Cats as a Source and Vector of Resistance Genes-Clinical Significance.
The study identifies tetracycline resistance genes (tet(Q), tet(A)), macrolide resistance genes (mef(A), erm(B), erm(F)), and lincosamide resistance gene (lnu(C)) in the natural microbiota of dogs and cats, highlighting their potential as vectors for antimicrobial resistance.
Unveiling community structure, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factor of a wastewater sample of dairy farm located in mayurbhanj, odisha, india.
The study identified several antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in a dairy wastewater sample, including beta-lactamases, aminoglycoside acetyltransferases, tetracycline resistance proteins, quinolone resistance proteins, and macrolide ribosome methyltransferases. These genes were found in various bacterial species such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Increase of macrolide resistance among Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis driven by a mef(A)-msr(D)/emm2-ST55 lineage in Portugal (2014-2019).
The study identifies the emergence of a mef(A)-msr(D) positive emm2-ST55 lineage as a major driver of increased macrolide resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis in Portugal between 2014 and 2019. It also characterizes various macrolide resistance genes including erm(A), erm(B), erm(T), tet(O), and tet(M) associated with different genetic lineages.
Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of group A Streptococcus isolated from children in Greece during 2023.
The study identified emm1, emm12, and emm89 as the most prevalent emm types among GAS isolates. Resistance to erythromycin, tetracycline, and clindamycin was observed, with specific resistance mechanisms involving ermA, ermB, and mefA genes.
Unveiling the Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance and Countermeasures.
The paper discusses various mechanisms of bacterial resistance, including intrinsic resistance, acquired resistance, and adaptive resistance, focusing on genetic mutations, efflux pumps, and enzymatic modifications.
Cervicovaginal microbiome composition and absolute quantity are associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
The study found that PID cases were associated with higher abundance of G. vaginalis and other CST IV organisms, while controls had higher levels of L. crispatus. No specific AMR genes were characterized in this paper.
Serotypes, antibiotic susceptibility and whole-genome characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Sichuan Province, China in 2023.
The study identified nine resistance genes in 105 Streptococcus pneumoniae strains, including erm(B), mef(A), msr(D), tet(M), and others. High resistance rates were observed to erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, with a multidrug resistance rate of 85.71%.
Co-selection of genetic antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae after repeated azithromycin mass drug administrations in Niger.
Repeated azithromycin mass drug administrations in Niger led to the co-selection of genetic resistance to macrolides, tetracyclines, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in Streptococcus pneumoniae, primarily mediated by mobile genetic elements.
Plasmid-Mediated Spread of Antibiotic Resistance by Arsenic and Microplastics During Vermicomposting.
Arsenic and microplastics significantly influenced the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during vermicomposting, with specific genes like bla ampC, bla LRA-1, bla FEZ-1, aph(3′)-II, ermB, vanY, mefA, catA, tetX4, bla IMP-11, aadK, ant(3′)-Ih-aac(6′)-Id, ermG, bla OXA-119, tetR, vatE, smeE, mexD, bla OXA-3, amrB, tetY, class A beta-lactamase, dfrA1, alanine adenosyltransferase JOHN-1, mdtB, mdtE, and erm-41 being enriched under various treatment conditions.
Genomic insights into the expansion of meropenem-resistant GPSC1-CC320 Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A isolates from children under 5 years of age with invasive infections, 2018-2024.
The study identifies the presence of tet(M), erm(B), mef(A), and msr(D) genes in meropenem-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A isolates, which confer resistance to tetracycline, erythromycin, and azithromycin. These isolates also exhibit a unique combination of pbp alleles (pbp1a-13, pbp2b-11, pbp2x-16) that contributes to their resistance profile.
Molecular cloning and functional analysis of a novel macrolide-resistance determinant, mefA, from Streptococcus pyogenes.
Molecular cloning and functional analysis of a novel macrolide-resistance determinant, mefA, from Streptococcus pyogenes.
Molecular cloning and functional analysis of a novel macrolide-resistance determinant, mefA, from Streptococcus pyogenes.
mefE is necessary for the erythromycin-resistant M phenotype in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
mefE is necessary for the erythromycin-resistant M phenotype in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Erythromycin Resistance Genes in Group A Streptococci in Finland. The Finnish Study Group for Antimicrobial Resistance.
The study identified mefA as the predominant erythromycin resistance gene in M-phenotype isolates and ermTR as the predominant gene in MLS B-resistant isolates in Finland.
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