Genomic epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from humans and a river in Aotearoa New Zealand.

ABSTRACT: In Aotearoa New Zealand, urinary tract infections in humans are commonly caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli. This group of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are often multidrug resistant. However, there is limited information on ESBL-producing E. coli found in the environment and their link with human clinical isolates. In this study, we examined the genetic relationship between environmental and human clinical ESBL-producing E. coli and isolates collected in parallel within the same area over 14 months. Environmental samples were collected from treated effluent, stormwater and multiple locations along an Aotearoa New Zealand river. Treated effluent, stormwater and river water sourced downstream of the treated effluent outlet we

SUBMITTER: Gray HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11718517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature