Antibiotic resistant bacteria in rodents, birds and insects

Jessica C. Smith, Ana M. Ferreira, Joeri H. Baak, S.A. Burt

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Urban Pests
    Subtitle of host publication9 -12 July 2017, Birmingham, UK.
    EditorsMatthew P. Davies, Carolin Pfeiffer, William H. Robinson
    Pages189-192
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Jul 2017

    Keywords

    • ESBL
    • AmpC
    • E. coli
    • MRSA
    • flies

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