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    PREVALENCE OF DRUG RESISTANCE AND VIRULENCE FEATURES IN Salmonella spp. ISOLATED FROM FOODS ASSOCIATED OR NOT WITH SALMONELLOSIS IN BRAZIL

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    Salmonella is the most common etiological agent of cases and outbreaks of foodborne diarrheal illnesses. The emergence and spread of Salmonella spp., which has become multi-drug resistant and potentially more pathogenic, have increased the concern with this pathogen. In this study, 237 Salmonella spp., associated or not with foodborne salmonellosis in Brazil, belonging mainly to serotype Enteritidis, were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility and the presence of the virulence genes spvC, invA, sefA and pefA. Of the isolates, 46.8% were sensitive to all antimicrobials and 51.9% were resistant to at least one antimicrobial agent. Resistance to more than one antimicrobial agent was observed in 10.5% of the strains. The highest rates of resistance were observed for streptomycin (35.9%) and nalidixic acid (16.9%). No strain was resistant to cefoxitin, cephalothin, cefotaxime, amikacin, ciprofloxacin and imipenem. The invA gene was detected in all strains. Genes spvC and pefA were found in 48.1% and 44.3% of strains, respectively. The gene sefA was detected in 31.6% of the strains and only among S. Enteritidis. Resistance and virulence determinants were detected in Salmonella strains belonging to several serotypes. The high rates of antibiotic-resistance in strains isolated from poultry products demonstrate the potential risk associated with the consumption of these products and the need to ensure good food hygiene practices from farm to table to reduce the spread of pathogens relevant to public health

    INIBIDORES MICROBIANOS AVALIADOS PELO DELVO TESTE NO LEITE PARA CONSUMO NO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO*

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     Six hundred and eighty four milk samples were tested for anti-microbial substances by the Delvo-test. Presented positive results 12,72%. Evaluation by classes of milk, revealed positive: 44 samples from type B 17,32%, 8 type C 8,25%, 21 special type-3,2% fat content 11,05%, 5 of 2% of fat content 18,52% and 9 non pasteurized 8,82%. AlI others 597 samples, that includes 14 type A, resulted negative for anti-microbial substances by the Delvo-test. Bauru and Sorocaba regions showed a significantly high number of positive samples when compared to others regions (respectively 5 positives among 9 and 21 among 135 samples analysed).Foram testadas 648 amostras de leite para presença de inibidores microbianos através do Delvo teste. Destas, 12,72% foram positivas. Os tipos de leite revelaram: presença de inibidores em 44 amostras do tipo B (17,32%), em 8 do tipo C (8,25%), em 21 do tipo especial -3,2% de gordura (11,05%), em 5 do tipo magro - 2% de gordura (18,52%) e em 9'de leite cru, não pasteurizado (8,82%). As demais amostras, que incluem 14 do tipo A num total de 597 amostras, foram negativas para a presença de inibidores, avaliados pelo Delvo teste. A região de Bauru e Sorocaba revelaram número significativamente maior de amostras positivas com relação às demais regiões (respectivamente, 5 amostras positivas em 9 analisadas e 21 positivas em 135 analisadas)

    MICROBIAL INHIBITORS EVALUATED BY DELVO-TEST IN MILK FOR CONSUMPTION IN SÃO PAULO STATE (BRAZIL)

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    Foram testadas 648 amostras de leite para presença de inibidores microbianos através do Delvo teste. Destas, 12,72% foram positivas. Os tipos de leite revelaram: presença de inibidores em 44 amostras do tipo B (17,32%), em 8 do tipo C (8,25%), em 21 do tipo especial -3,2% de gordura (11,05%), em 5 do tipo magro - 2% de gordura (18,52%) e em 9'de leite cru, não pasteurizado (8,82%). As demais amostras, que incluem 14 do tipo A num total de 597 amostras, foram negativas para a presença de inibidores, avaliados pelo Delvo teste. A região de Bauru e Sorocaba revelaram número significativamente maior de amostras positivas com relação às demais regiões (respectivamente, 5 amostras positivas em 9 analisadas e 21 positivas em 135 analisadas). Six hundred and eighty four milk samples were tested for anti-microbial substances by the Delvo-test. Presented positive results 12,72%. Evaluation by classes of milk, revealed positive: 44 samples from type B 17,32%, 8 type C 8,25%, 21 special type-3,2% fat content 11,05%, 5 of 2% of fat content 18,52% and 9 non pasteurized 8,82%. AlI others 597 samples, that includes 14 type A, resulted negative for anti-microbial substances by the Delvo-test. Bauru and Sorocaba regions showed a significantly high number of positive samples when compared to others regions (respectively 5 positives among 9 and 21 among 135 samples analysed)

    Sensibilidade e resistência de amostras de Salmonella Typhimurium isoladas de suínos abatidos no Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil frente aos desinfetantes químicos quaternário de amônio e iodofor Sensitivity and resistance of samples of Salmonella Typhimurium isolated in slaughter swines in the state Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil, front to disinfectants quaternary ammonium and iodophor

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    Na prevenção da ocorrência ou na interrupção da evolução de enfermidades infecto-transmissíveis comuns aos animais e aos seres humanos, como é o caso da salmonelose, o uso de um desinfetante capaz de agir sobre o agente causal quando em vida livre, no ambiente, exerce grande importância. No entanto, a resistência microbiana, intrínseca ou adquirida, pode apresentar-se como um limitante no uso deste instrumento sanitário. Objetivando monitorar a sensibilidade da Salmonella Typhimurium, 96 amostras isoladas de suínos abatidos no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul,Brasil, foram confrontadas com dois compostos químicos desinfetantes (origem comercial) de uso freqüente em ambientes de produção animal e de transformação de seus subprodutos: um quaternário de amônio e o iodofor. Foram usadas as concentrações indicadas pelo fabricante e uma menor para simular possível situação de sub-concentração. O método de verificação foi o de diluição através do teste de suspensão, observando a inativação bacteriana nos tempos de contato 5, 15, 30 e 60 minutos. Como resultados obtidos, todas as amostras foram inativadas quando utilizado o composto quaternário de amônio, em ambas as concentrações. Frente ao iodofor, 4 (quatro) amostras mostraram-se resistentes a este composto na concentração indicada e 59 frente à sub-concentração. Conclui-se ser necessário, seja para a eleição ou para o monitoramento da eficácia, o confronto dos desinfetantes/anti-sépticos com bactérias presentes nos ambientes específicos de produção animal ou mesmo nos de transformação de seus subprodutos.<br>For prevention of infectious diseases common to man and animals such as salmonellosis, the successful use of disinfectants is of great importance. However, intrinsic or acquired resistance presented by microorganism against these compounds may constitute a limiting aspect in disinfections protocols. This study was aimed at monitoring the sensitivity of 96 Salmonella Typhimurium strains isolated from slaughter pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The isolates were tested against quaternary ammonium and iodophor, which represent two commercial disinfectants commonly used in animal production. The tested disinfectants were used in the concentration recommended by the fabricant and in a sub-concentration in order to simulate a possible field situation. Dilution suspension tests were conducted, observing the inactivation of each S.Typhimurium isolate after 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes of contact with each compound. All tested isolates were inactivated by the quaternary ammonium compound in both concentrations. Four isolates revealed resistant to iodophor in the recommended concentration and 59 isolates when a sub-concentration was tested. The testing of resistance against disinfectants in microorganisms present on farm and in food processing plants might be an important step on monitoring the effectiveness of adopted disinfections protocols
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