Emergence of β-lactamase- and carbapenemase- producing Enterobacteriaceae at integrated fish farms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological studies suggested that determinants for antibiotic resistance have originated in aquaculture. Recently, the integrated agriculture-aquaculture system has been implemented, where fish are raised in ponds that receive agriculture drainage water. The present study aims to investigate the occurrence of β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in the integrated agriculture-aquaculture and the consequent public health implication.

Methods

Samples were collected from fish, fishpond water inlets, tap water, outlet water, and workers at sites of integrated agriculture-aquacultures. Samples were also taken from inhabitants of the aquaculture surrounding areas. All samples were cultured on MacConkey agar, the Enterobacteriaceae isolates were

SUBMITTER: Hamza D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236517 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature