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Prevalence and characterisation of class 1 and 2 integrons in multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from pig farms in Chongqing, China
Journal of Veterinary Research ( IF 1.8 ) Pub Date : 2020-09-16 , DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2020-0061
Chao Ye 1 , Fengqing Hou 1, 2, 3 , Dongyi Xu 1 , Qingyuan Huang 1 , Xia Chen 3 , Zheng Zeng 2 , Yuanyi Peng 1 , Rendong Fang 1
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Abstract Introduction Integrons are mobile DNA elements that allow for acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic-resistance genes among pig farm-derived bacteria. Limited information is available on integrons of Staphylococcus aureus from pig farms. The aim of this study was to characterise and investigate the prevalence of class 1 and 2 integrons in multi-drug resistant (MDR) S. aureus isolates from pig farms. Material and Methods A total of 724 swabs were collected from 12 pig farms in Chongqing, China, and examined by conventional microbial and molecular methods. Results In total, 68 isolates were S. aureus, 57 of which were methicillin resistant (MRSA). All 68 isolates were MDR strains and carried integrons, of which 88.2% (60/68) harboured both class 1 and 2. In addition, 85.3% (58/68) of the class 2 integron-positive isolates carried the β-lactam resistance gene (blaTEM-1), and 66.7% (40/60) of the class 1 integron–positive isolates carried the aadA1c, aadA1 or dfrA1 gene for respective streptomycin and spectinomycin or trimethoprim resistance. Conclusions Class 1 and 2 integrons are common among the pig farm-derived S. aureus isolates. On account of their significance for public health, the prevalence of the integrons and their associated resistance genes in pig farm-derived S. aureus isolates should be paid special attention.
更新日期:2020-09-16
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