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Original research (Published On: 23-Dec-2019)

Two β-lactamics resistance genes detection in nosocomial bacteria of veterinary interest

C. Navarro, M. Arros, M.A. Jara and A.D. Mosnaim

J. Vet. Res. Adv., 01 (01):01-27

C. Navarro: Department of Preventive Animal Medicine, University of Chile

M. Arros: Department of Preventive Animal Medicine, FAVET, University of Chile

M.A. Jara: Department of Preventive Animal Medicine, FAVET, University of Chile

A.D. Mosnaim: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, NY. USA

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Article History: Received on: 16-Oct-19, Accepted on: 07-Dec-19, Published on: 23-Dec-19

Corresponding Author: C. Navarro

Email: canavarr@uchile.cl

Citation: Arros M, Jara MA, Mosnaim AD and Navarro C (2019). Two β-lactamics resistance genes detection in nosocomial bacteria of veterinary interest. J. Vet. Res. Adv., 01 (01):01-27


Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze samples and identify the most frequent genes that conferred resistance to the beta-lactam antimicrobials (ampicillin and methicillin).

Method and Materials: Sixty-seven samples were collected between 2007 and 2008 from clinical veterinary centers of the University of Chile and analysed through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay.

Results: Amplification by PCR detected DNA fragments from the blaTEM gene in Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Also the mecA gene was detected in Gram-positive bacteria.

Conclusion: These findings argue that a high number of bacteria express these genes, which should generate great concern to those responsible for the veterinary hospital locations of the University of Chile. Furthermore, as a preventive measure many efforts should be made in order to solve this problem.


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