Antimicrobial-resistant enterobacteria in surface waters with fecal contamination from urban and rural communities.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 542021.
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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 ß-lactamase genes using the polymerase chain reaction method and fecal contamination using Coliscan®. RESULTS: We found high levels of fecal contamination, ß-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.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enterobacteriaceae
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Anti-Infecciosos
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil