Search Results - "Semmler, Torsten"
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Multispecies and Clonal Dissemination of OXA-48 Carbapenemase in Enterobacteriaceae From Companion Animals in Germany, 2009-2016
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (14-06-2018)“…The increasing spread of carbapenemase-producing (CPE) poses a serious threat to public health. Recent studies suggested animals as a putative source of such…”
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Genomic Diversity and Virulence Potential of ESBL- and AmpC-β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Strains From Healthy Food Animals Across Europe
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (01-04-2021)“…The role of livestock animals as a putative source of ESBL/pAmpC for humans is a central issue of research. In a large-scale pan-European surveillance, 2,993…”
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Genome-wide insights into population structure and host specificity of Campylobacter jejuni
Published in Scientific reports (14-05-2021)“…The zoonotic pathogen Campylobacter jejuni is among the leading causes of foodborne diseases worldwide. While C. jejuni colonises many wild animals and…”
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Unraveling the evolutionary dynamics of toxin-antitoxin systems in diverse genetic lineages of Escherichia coli including the high-risk clonal complexes
Published in mBio (16-01-2024)“…Large-scale genomic studies of provide an invaluable opportunity to understand how genomic fine-tuning contributes to the transition of bacterial lifestyle…”
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High Prevalence of CTX-M-15-Type ESBL-Producing E. coli from Migratory Avian Species in Pakistan
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (12-12-2017)“…The increased presence of clinically relevant multidrug resistant bacteria in natural environments is an emerging challenge for global health care. Little is…”
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Occurrence of mcr-1 and mcr-2 colistin resistance genes in porcine Escherichia coli isolates (2010-2020) and genomic characterization of mcr-2 -positive E. coli
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (09-12-2022)“…The global emergence of plasmid-mediated colistin resistance is threatening the efficacy of colistin as one of the last treatment options against multi-drug…”
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Transmission pathways of campylobacter spp. at broiler farms and their environment in Brandenburg, Germany
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (06-10-2022)“…Broiler meat is widely known as an important source of foodborne Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli infections in humans. In this study, we thoroughly…”
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The PGRS Domain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis PE_PGRS Protein Rv0297 Is Involved in Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated Apoptosis through Toll-Like Receptor 4
Published in mBio (19-06-2018)“…The genome of , the causal organism of tuberculosis (TB), encodes a unique protein family known as the PE/PPE/PGRS family, present exclusively in the genus and…”
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High genomic diversity of multi-drug resistant wastewater Escherichia coli
Published in Scientific reports (12-06-2018)“…Wastewater treatment plants play an important role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance. They provide a hot spot for exchange of resistance within and…”
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Genomic insights into virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and adaptation acumen of Escherichia coli isolated from an urban environment
Published in mBio (13-03-2024)“…Populations of common commensal bacteria such as undergo genetic changes by the acquisition of certain virulence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) encoding…”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii among horses entering a veterinary teaching hospital: The contemporary "Trojan Horse"
Published in PloS one (01-01-2018)“…Pathogens frequently associated with multi-drug resistant (MDR) phenotypes, including extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae…”
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Alarming proportions of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wound samples from companion animals, Germany 2010-2012
Published in PloS one (20-01-2014)“…Staphylococcus (S.) aureus is an important cause of wound infections in companion animals, and infections with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) are of…”
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Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Staphylococcus aureus in Family and Pet Cat
Published in Emerging infectious diseases (01-08-2024)“…Continued detection of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-positive Staphylococcus aureus in samples from a family with severe repeated skin infections and their pet…”
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Comparable high rates of extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in birds of prey from Germany and Mongolia
Published in PloS one (31-12-2012)“…Frequent contact with human waste and liquid manure from intensive livestock breeding, and the increased loads of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that result,…”
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Species-wide whole genome sequencing reveals historical global spread and recent local persistence in Shigella flexneri
Published in eLife (04-08-2015)“…Shigella flexneri is the most common cause of bacterial dysentery in low-income countries. Despite this, S. flexneri remains largely unexplored from a genomic…”
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Whole genome sequencing reveals extended natural transformation in Campylobacter impacting diagnostics and the pathogens adaptive potential
Published in Scientific reports (28-02-2020)“…Campylobacter is the major bacterial agent of human gastroenteritis worldwide and represents a crucial global public health burden. Species differentiation of…”
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Genomic Analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates Carrying OXA-23 and OXA-58 Genes from Animals Reveals ST1 and ST25 as Major Clonal Lineages
Published in Antibiotics (Basel) (03-08-2022)“…Acinetobacter baumannii is increasingly being recognized as a relevant pathogen for animals with a putative zoonotic impact. This study aimed at identifying…”
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Risk of Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistant Escherichia coli from Commercial Broiler and Free-Range Retail Chicken in India
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (13-11-2017)“…Multidrug-resistant infections are a growing public health concern. This study analyzed the possibility of contamination of commercial poultry meat (broiler…”
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Comprehensive integrated NGS-based surveillance and contact-network modeling unravels transmission dynamics of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in a high-risk population within a tertiary care hospital
Published in PloS one (24-06-2020)“…Vancomycin-resistant E. faecium (VRE) are an important cause of nosocomial infections, which are rapidly transmitted in hospitals. To identify possible…”
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First report of NDM-1 in an Acinetobacter baumannii strain from a pet animal in Europe
Published in Journal of global antimicrobial resistance. (01-09-2021)Get full text
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