Detection and genetic characterisation of vanA-containing enterococcus strains in healthy lusitano horses

Lusitano horses were investigated in order to detect the presence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci. vanA isolates showed high level vancomycin (Minimum inhibitory concentration; MIC ≥128 mg/l) and teicoplanin resistance (MIC 64 mg/l), as well as resistance to ciprofloxacin, erythromycin and tetra...

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Autores: Moura, I. [0000-0002-3019-7196], Radhouani, H. [0000-0003-1007-4073], Torres, C. [0000-0003-3709-1690], Poeta, P. [0000-0003-0925-689X], Igrejas, G. [0000-0002-6365-0735]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:España
Institución:Universidad de La Rioja (UR)
Repositorio:RIUR. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de La Rioja
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.dialnet.es:doc/5bbc68a2b750603269e80c98
Acceso en línea:https://investigacion.unirioja.es/documentos/5bbc68a2b750603269e80c98
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Antibiotic resistance
Enterococci
Horse
Lusitano horses
Portugal
Vana
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Sumario:Lusitano horses were investigated in order to detect the presence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci. vanA isolates showed high level vancomycin (Minimum inhibitory concentration; MIC ≥128 mg/l) and teicoplanin resistance (MIC 64 mg/l), as well as resistance to ciprofloxacin, erythromycin and tetracycline. The tet(L) and erm(B) genes, associated with tetracycline and erythromycin resistance, respectively, were found in all vanA isolates.The intestinal tract of Lusitano horses can be a potential reservoir for vanA-containing enterococci. © 2009 EVJ Ltd.