Multidrug-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Clones from Wild Chimpanzees and Termites in Senegal
Sophie Alexandra Baron, Oleg Mediannikov, R. Ben Abdallah, Edmond Kuete Yimagou, Hacène Medkour, Gregory Dubourg, Youssouf Elamire, Pamela Afouda, I.I. Ngom, Emmanouil Angelakis, Bernard Davoust, Georges Diatta, Amanda Barciela, R. Adriana Hernández‐Aguilar, Cheikh Sokhna, Aurélia Caputo, Anthony Levasseur, Jean‐Marc Rolain, Didier Raoult
Abstract
genes. Genome sequencing of 56 isolates identified two major clones associated with hospital-acquired infections of K. pneumoniae (ST307 and ST147) in chimpanzees and termites, suggesting circulation of strains between the two species, as chimpanzees feed on termites. The source and selection pressure of these clones in this environment need to be explored.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyKlebsiella pneumoniaePlasmidMicrobiologyPathogenMultiple drug resistanceAntibiotic resistanceGeneVirologyHuman pathogenAntibioticsWhole genome sequencingCarbapenemGenomeGeneticsEscherichia coliAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBacterial Identification and Susceptibility TestingAntibiotic Use and Resistance