We report the first detection of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli in Alaska and in wildlife in the United States. Wild bird (gull) feces sampled at three locations in Southcentral Alaska yielded isolates that harbored plasmid-encoded blaKPC-2 or chromosomally-encoded blaOXA-48, and genes associated with antimicrobial resistance to up to eight antibiotic classes.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2019 |
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Title | Repeated detection of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli in gulls inhabiting Alaska, USA |
DOI | 10.1128/AAC.00758-19 |
Authors | Christina Ahlstrom, Andrew M. Ramey, Hanna Woksepp, Jonas Bonnedahl |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Index ID | 70203887 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center; Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB |