Ecology of antibiotic resistance genes: Characterization of enterococci from houseflies collected in food settings

Article Abstract:

Enterococci from the digestive tracts of 260 houseflies (Musa Domestica L.) collected from five restaurants were characterized and using multiplex PCR, 205 of 355 randomly selected enterococcal isolates were identified and characterized. The results demonstrates that houseflies in food-handling and serving facilities carry antibiotic-resistant and potentially virulent enterococci that have the capacity for horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistant genes to other bacteria.

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Influx of enterococci and associated antibiotic resistance and virulence genes from ready-to-eat food to the human digestive tract

Article Abstract:

The influx of enterococcal antibiotic resistance (AR) and virulence genes from ready-to-eat food (RTEF) to the human digestive tract is examined. The AR gene influx is very frequent because RTEFs are commonly consumed and might also play a role in the acquisition of AR determinants in the human digestive tract.

Virulence (Microbiology), Digestive organs, Digestive system

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Association of Escherichia coli O157:H7 with houseflies on a cattle farm

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to determine the prevalence of and characterize Escherichia coli O157:H7 associated with houseflies (HF). The conclusion states that large populations of HF on cattle farms play a major role in the dissemination of E. coli O157:H7 among animals and to the surrounding environment.

Escherichia coli, Host-bacteria relationships

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