Abstract
The aim of this study was to find out whether pests on the Utrecht University campus and environs were
vectors for ESBL/AmpC-producing bacteria and/or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Samples
were collected on and around campus in educational buildings, an aviary, the university pig farm, botanical
gardens, the university hospital, and community buildings. Samples were analysed for the presence of ESBL/
AmpC-producing Enterobacteriaceae and MRSA and for susceptibility to five antibiotics. Of the samples 5/78
(6.4%) were positive for ESBL E. coli and/or MRSA. All fly samples and bird samples originated on the farm.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that one of the isolates from flies was confirmed ESBL-producing E. coli
according to CLSM guidelines. In conclusion, it is possible that pests on the university farm could be a vector for
ESBL- producing E. coli and MRSA.
vectors for ESBL/AmpC-producing bacteria and/or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Samples
were collected on and around campus in educational buildings, an aviary, the university pig farm, botanical
gardens, the university hospital, and community buildings. Samples were analysed for the presence of ESBL/
AmpC-producing Enterobacteriaceae and MRSA and for susceptibility to five antibiotics. Of the samples 5/78
(6.4%) were positive for ESBL E. coli and/or MRSA. All fly samples and bird samples originated on the farm.
Antibiotic susceptibility testing revealed that one of the isolates from flies was confirmed ESBL-producing E. coli
according to CLSM guidelines. In conclusion, it is possible that pests on the university farm could be a vector for
ESBL- producing E. coli and MRSA.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Urban Pests |
Subtitle of host publication | 9 -12 July 2017, Birmingham, UK. |
Editors | Matthew P. Davies, Carolin Pfeiffer, William H. Robinson |
Pages | 189-192 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- ESBL
- AmpC
- E. coli
- MRSA
- flies