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Yersinia enterocolitica: in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
|May 1, 1978
Summary
Susceptibility tests on 190 Yersinia enterocolitica strains revealed consistent antimicrobial patterns across human, environmental, and animal sources. This finding aids in understanding Yersinia enterocolitica antimicrobial resistance.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background:
- Yersinia enterocolitica is an important zoonotic pathogen.
- Understanding antimicrobial susceptibility is crucial for effective treatment and control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Yersinia enterocolitica isolates from various sources.
- To compare susceptibility profiles across different isolate origins.
Main Methods:
- Agar dilution susceptibility testing was performed.
- 21 antimicrobial agents were tested against 190 Yersinia enterocolitica strains.
- Isolates were sourced from human, environmental, and animal origins.
Main Results:
- Essentially equal susceptibility patterns were observed among isolates from all three sources.
- No significant variations in antimicrobial susceptibility were detected based on the source of the Yersinia enterocolitica strains.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a uniform antimicrobial susceptibility profile for Yersinia enterocolitica regardless of its source.
- This uniformity has implications for public health surveillance and treatment strategies for Yersinia enterocolitica infections.