Characterization of the first extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Salmonella isolate identified in Canada

J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Jan;41(1):460-2. doi: 10.1128/JCM.41.1.460-462.2003.

Abstract

A single Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium isolate with an UT2 phage type producing an extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) was identified in Canada in 2000. The isolate harbored two plasmids, one containing a bla(TEM-1) gene and the other containing a bla(SHV-2a) gene. The ESBL gene was located on a 70-kb transferable plasmid which also carried tetracycline and trimethoprim resistance elements.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Canada
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plasmids / genetics*
  • Salmonella / drug effects
  • Salmonella / enzymology
  • Salmonella / genetics
  • Salmonella / isolation & purification*
  • Tetracycline Resistance*
  • Trimethoprim Resistance*
  • beta-Lactamases / genetics
  • beta-Lactamases / metabolism*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactamases