Antimicrobial-resistant enterobacteria in surface waters with fecal contamination from urban and rural communities
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Inadequate wastewater treatment and fecal contamination have a strong environmental impact on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study evaluated the profile of AMR enterobacteria and fecal contamination from four surface waters Jiquiriça-Brejões River and Cabrito, Tororó, and Abaeté Lagoons.METHODS:
We analyzed AMR β-lactamase genes using the polymerase chain reaction method and fecal contamination using Coliscan®.RESULTS:
We found high levels of fecal contamination, β-lactamase producers, and AMR genes (blaOXA-48, blaSPM, and blaVIM) in all waterbodies.CONCLUSIONS:
Poor sanitation evidenced by fecal contamination and human activities around these surface waters contributed to the distribution and increase in AMR enterobacteria.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Enterobacteriaceae
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Anti-Infecciosos
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
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Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Brasil