Whole genome sequence analysis of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli recovered from New Zealand freshwater sites.

ABSTRACT: Extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli are often isolated from humans with urinary tract infections and may display a multidrug-resistant phenotype. These pathogens represent a target for a One Health surveillance approach to investigate transmission between humans, animals and the environment. This study examines the multidrug-resistant phenotype and whole genome sequence data of four ESBL-producing E. coli isolated from freshwater in New Zealand. All four isolates were obtained from a catchment with a mixed urban and pastoral farming land-use. Three isolates were sequence type (ST) 131 (CTX-M-27-positive) and the other ST69 (CTX-M-15-positive); a phylogenetic comparison with other locally isolated strains demonstrated a close relationship

SUBMITTER: Burgess SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9676056 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature