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Enterococcus faecalis urinary-tract infections: Do they have a zoonotic origin?
Cédric Abat1, Michael Huart1, Vincent Garcia1
1URMITE UM 63 CNRS 7278 IRD 198 INSERM U1905, IHU Méditerranée Infection, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Aix-Marseille University, 27 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13385 Marseille CEDEX 05, France.
The Journal of Infection
|August 1, 2016
Summary
Enterococcus faecalis, a common pathogen in poultry, is linked to human urinary tract infections. This study investigates the zoonotic potential of E. faecalis, emphasizing the need for integrated surveillance systems.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Major human pathogens, including Enterococcus faecalis, are frequently found in food-producing animals like poultry.
- Enterococcus faecalis is a leading cause of human urinary tract infections globally.
- An increase in E. faecalis infections was observed in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France in 2015.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiology of E. faecalis.
- To explore the potential link between E. faecalis strains from food-producing animals and those causing human urinary tract infections.
- To highlight E. faecalis as a zoonotic pathogen with significant public health implications.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological data analysis of human E. faecalis infections.
- Comparative analysis of E. faecalis clones from animal and human sources.
- Literature review on existing epidemiological links.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests E. faecalis can be transmitted from food-producing animals to humans.
- The study supports the classification of E. faecalis as a zoonotic pathogen.
- E. faecalis possesses the ability to acquire antibiotic resistance.
Conclusions:
- Urgent implementation of integrated surveillance systems for animal and human health data is necessary.
- Enhanced monitoring can aid in detecting E. faecalis epidemiological events.
- Addressing the public health threat of E. faecalis requires coordinated strategies.
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