Genotypic characterization of fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli isolates from edible offal
10.14405/kjvr.2020.60.3.173
- Author:
Se Hyun SON
1
;
Kwang Won SEO
;
Yeong Bin KIM
;
Eun Bi NOH
;
Keun-Woo LEE
;
Tae-Ho OH
;
Seung-Joon KIM
;
Jae-Chan SONG
;
Tae-Wan KIM
;
Young Ju LEE
Author Information
1. College of Veterinary Medicine & Zoonoses Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
- Publication Type:SHORT COMMUNICATION
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2020;60(3):173-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Abstract: Edible offal is easily contaminated by Escherichia coli (E. coli) and fluoroquinolone (FQ)-resistant E. coli is considered a serious public health problem, thus, this study investigated the genetic characteristics of FQ-resistant E. coli from edible offal. A total of 22 FQ-resistant E. coli isolates were tested. A double mutation in each gyrA and parC led the highest MIC. Four (18.2%) isolates carried plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes. The fimH, eaeA, escV, astA, and iucC genes were confirmed. Seventeen isolates (77.3%) were positive for plasmid replicons. The isolates showed high genetic heterogeneity based on pulsed-field gel electrophoresis patterns.
