Plasmid-determined colistin resistance in the North African countries: A systematic review

A Touati, A Mairi - Microbial Drug Resistance, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Microbial Drug Resistance, 2021liebertpub.com
We have conducted a systematic review to update available information on plasmid-
mediated colistin resistance (mobilized colistin resistance [mcr]) genes in North African
countries. We have searched the articles of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science
databases reporting plasmid-mediated colistin resistance bacteria isolated in North African
countries. After searching and selection, 30 studies that included 208 mcr-positive isolates
were included. Different mcr-positive strains frequencies were recorded and ranged from 2 …
We have conducted a systematic review to update available information on plasmid-mediated colistin resistance (mobilized colistin resistance [mcr]) genes in North African countries. We have searched the articles of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases reporting plasmid-mediated colistin resistance bacteria isolated in North African countries. After searching and selection, 30 studies that included 208 mcr-positive isolates were included. Different mcr-positive strains frequencies were recorded and ranged from 2% in clinical isolates to 12.3% in environmental samples. Escherichia coli was the predominant species recorded and these microorganisms showed high resistance to ciprofloxacin and cotrimoxazole. IncHI2 plasmids are probably the key vectors responsible for the dissemination of mcr genes in these countries. This review highlighted that the mcr-positive isolates are circulating in different ecological niches with different frequencies. Therefore, actions should be implemented to prevent the dissemination of the mcr genes within and outside of these countries, such as microbiological and molecular surveillance programs and restriction use of colistin in farming.
Mary Ann Liebert
以上显示的是最相近的搜索结果。 查看全部搜索结果