scholarly journals Antibacterial Potency of Medicinal Plants including Artemisia annua and Oxalis corniculata against Multi-Drug Resistance E. coil

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Hassan Golbarg ◽  
Mohammad Javad Mehdipour Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Artemisia Annua ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Food Preservatives ◽  
E Coli

Antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of two medicinal plants including Oxalis corniculata (EtOc, AqOc) and Artemisia annua (EtAa, AqAa) as well as A. annua essential oil (EoAa) was investigated on multi-drug resistance (MDR) E. coli. Microdilution and agar well diffusion methods were used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) as well as the inhibition zone. The phytconstituents of these products were analyzed using Reverse-phase High- performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-mass). The order of bacteriostatic and bacteriocide rate of the products can be shown as follows: EoAa>AqOc>EtAa = AqAa>EtOc, but the bactericidal effect of A. annua extracts is higher than of O. corniculata based on the MIC/MBC ratio and the order is as follows: EoAa>EtAa = AqAa>EtOc>AqOc. The most potent product, i.e. EoAa with a 56.7% inhibition of all isolates, has the potential to substitute 13 used antibiotics including oxacillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, tetracycline, streptomycin, ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, cefazolin, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime and cefixime (P <0.05). Different terpenoids were detected and measured in EoAa and catechin flavonoids in extracts of both plants, quercetin in extracts of O. corniculata but it was only possible to detect chlorogenic acid polyphenol in AqAa. Due to the antibacterial activities of the studied products, more effective than some antibiotics and their edible consumption, these products can be suggested as an alternative to some antibiotics and food preservatives to fight against MDR E. coli.

scholarly journals Extracts and essential oil of two medicinal plants as a candidate against urinary tract infection caused by multi-drug resistance E. coli

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ahmadian ◽  
Mohammad Javad Mehdipour Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Food Preservatives ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Eryngium Caucasicum

Abstract Background: The antimicrobial activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of the two plants, including Eryngium caucasicum Trautv (EtEc, AqEc) and Froriepia subpinnata (EtFs, AqFs), as well as the essential oil of Eryngium caucasicum (EoFs) on MDR E. coli spp. isolated from the urine samples were examined. Methods: Microdilution and agar well diffusion methods were used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) and inhibition zone diameter of the extracts and essential oil. Reverse-phase High- performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-mass) were applied for phytochemical analyses of extracts and essential oil ingredients. Results: The inhibitory rate based on MIC of AqEc, EtEc, AqEc, EtEc and EoEs on total isolates were 37.6%, 43%, 31.2%, 40.9% and 53.8%, respectively. The killing rate based on MBC of AqEc, EtEc, AqEc, EtEc and EoFs on total isolates were 15.1%, 20.4%, 12.9%, 24.7% and 34.4%, respectively. EoFs, with the exception of cephalothin, chloramphenicol, pipiracillin and carbapenems, can be used as an alternative to 12 of the 18 antibiotics used (P<0.01). Compounds with antimicrobial activity including quercetin, catechin, terpenes, alcohols and aromatic molecules in extracts and essential oils have been identified and measured, but chlorogenic acid polyphenol could not be identified in any of the plant products. Conclusion: It seems that the extracts and essential oil studied have the potential to be used as native materials to treat urinary tract infections as well as food preservatives or other products.

scholarly journals ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY FOR MULTI DRUG RESISTANCE (MDR) BACTERIA BYSEA CUCUMBER Stichopus vastus EXTRACT FROM KARIMUNJAWA ISLANDS – INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 695-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delianis Pringgenies ◽  
Ali Ridlo ◽  
Nerva Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Sensitivity Test ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Bacterial Sensitivity

The study aims to explore the antibacterial activity of Stichopus vastus against pathogenic MDR bacteria. Analysis of samples of sea cucumbers included extraction, fractionation, and analysis of bacterial sensitivity test Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), the extraction process is carried out by solid-liquid extraction method. Fractionation was done with Open-Column Chromatography (OCC). Sensitivity test of bacteria was done using an agar diffusion method according to the Kirby-Bauer (Ref). The study revealed that from 5 species MDR bacteria, which are Coagulant negative stapylococi (CNS), E. coli, Enterobacter 5, Klebsiella sp. dan Pseudomonas sp. There are two MDR bacteria had the most sensitive responses by the extract of sea cucumber, which were Enterobacter-5 and Klebsiella sp. The two bacteria were tested against five bioactive fractions obtained from OCC. Fraction criteria-2 had the highest antibacterial activity against Enterobacter-5 and Klebsiella sp, with serial concentration of 20 µg ∙ disc–1, 40 µg. disc–1 and 80 µg. disc–1.  Largest inhibition zone were obtained from 80 µg. disc–1 againts the two bacteria were (14.73 ± 0.48) mm and (11.22 ± 0.85) mm respectively.  GC-MS Analysis revealed that fraction criteria-2 had (or consisted of) cyclohexhane, ethanol, butanoic and pentanoic acids. Keywords: antibacterial activity, multi drug resistance (MDR), sea cucumber, Stichopus vastus

scholarly journals Skrining Aktivitas Antibakteri Dan Identifikasi Sponge Dari Teluk Kupang

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Agus Trianto ◽  
Ni Komang Tri Utami ◽  
Ocky Karna Radjasa ◽  
Isai Yusidharta ◽  
Wiratno Wiratno
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Fusiform Gyrus ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
E Coli ◽  
New Antibiotics ◽  
Exploration And Development

Recently, many research proved that bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococus aureus have resistant to antibiotics, called Multi Drug Resistance (MDR). The bacteria cause  various diseases both in humans and animals. Exploration and development of new antibiotics is needed, one which is derived from a sea sponge. This research aims to determine the potential of antibacterial sponge extracts from the waters of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara against E. coli and S. aureus MDR, as well as being able to identify the sponge. Maceration method was employed on extraction of the sponges, then the extract were tested against E.  coli and S. aureus.  The extracts content of sponge varied from  0.4% to 5,19%.  Anti bacterial test  showed that the sponge K14-52 has the highest inhibition zone of 10,43 ± 0,26 mm and 9,38 ± 0,57 mm and against the E. coli and S. Aureus, respectively, at a concentration of 500 ug/disk.  Based on macroscopic and microscopic anayses, the K14-52 sponge is identified  as Rhabdastrella globostellata.  a Demospongia sponge. The sponge has special characteristic i.e. globular shape with large oscula on the top of the sponge and ostia along the surface. The sponge also characterized with makrosclera monoaxon spikule (hastate oxea, centrotylote oxea, oxea fusiform gyrus) and mikrosclera tertaxon oxyaster spikule.  Keywords: Antibacterial, Sponges, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli   Saat ini banyak ditemukan bakteri Escherichia coli dan Staphylococus aureus yang resisten terhadap antibiotik atau disebut Multi Drugs Resistance (MDR). Bakteri tersebut dapat menimbulkan berbagai penyakit baik pada manusia maupun hewan. Eksplorasi dan pengembangan sumber antibiotik baru sangat diperlukan, salah satunya yang berasal dari sponge laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi antibakteri ekstrak sponge dari Perairan Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur terhadap bakteri  E. coli dan S. aureus MDR, serta mampu mengetahui jenis sponge. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan metoda maserasi kemudian ekstrak diuji terhadap bakteri patogen. Uji antibakteri menunjukkan bahwa sponge K14-52 memiliki potensi antibakteri paling tinggi dengan zona hambat sebesar 10,43±0,26 mm terhadap bakteri E. coli dan 9,38±0,57 mm terhadap bakteri S. aureus pada konsentrasi 500 µg/disk.  Sponge K14-52 diidentifikasi sebagai Rhabdastrella globostellata berdasarkan analisis secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis. Ciri khas sponge tersebut adalah mempunyai bentuk bulat dengan ostia yang tersebar pada permukaan dan satu Oskula besar pada bagian atas sponge.  Secara mikroskopis sponge tersebut memiliki makrosklera monoaxon spikula (hastate oxea, centrotylote oxea, fusiform oxea) dan mikrosklera tertaxon spikula Oxyaster. Kata kunci: Antibakteri, Sponge, Identifikasi Sponge

Distribution of TET, AAC and CTX-M Genes among Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated From Poultry under Various Farming System of A and N Islands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jai Sunder ◽  
T. Sujatha ◽  
S. Bhowmick ◽  
S.C. Mayuri ◽  
A.K. De ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Animal Food ◽  
E Coli

Background: Transmission of antibiotic resistance from animal food chain to human through animal food-borne pathogens have led to increased public concern. Wider surveillance on prevalence of antibiotic resistance in E. coli will provide information on evolution of resistance in various geographical locations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of antimicrobial resistance of E. coli isolates from poultry under various farming system in A and N Islands and resistance genes of tet, ctx-M and aac encoding the isolates. Methods: Isolates were obtained from cloacal swabs in poultry under various farming systems and tested against major antimicrobial derivatives to study multi drug resistance. The presence of genes associated with resistance to tetracycline (tet A), ESBL (CTX-M) and Gentamycin (aac(3)-IV) were determined by PCR. Result: A total of 126 cloacal samples were analysed out of which 31.38% of the E.coli isolates from poultry under various farming systems were producing extended spectrum beta-lactamases and were multiple antimicrobial resistant. Poultry birds of commercial farms showed higher resistance levels (37.5%) than organised farms (24.76%) and desi birds (31.88%). Results indicate a high level of multi-drug resistance is emerging even in desi birds. It is suggested that an antimicrobial resistance surveillance program is needed in A and N Islands in order to detect bacterial resistance among rural poultry production as the 80 percentage of total poultry population belong to desi birds.

scholarly journals Bactericides Properties of Chitosan Metal Quantum Dots Microbial Pathogenicity Against E. coli, S. aureus, and S. Typhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Galo Cárdenas-Triviño ◽  
María J. Saludes-Betanzo ◽  
Luis Vergara-González
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Disk Diffusion ◽  
Initial Inoculum ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Growth Inhibition Zone ◽  
Average Size

The nanotechnology is considered as a tool to overcome antibiotic-resistant infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial properties of quantum dots (QDs) of Au, Ag, and Cu supported in chitosan against Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213), and Salmonella Typhi (ATCC 9993) strains. The QDs were synthesized by the method (Chemical Liquid Deposition, CLD) using 2-ethoxyethanol as solvent (1×10−3 M approximate dispersion concentration). Then, NPs supported in chitosan were synthesized by solvated metal atom dispersion (SMAD) in two concentrations, labelled [A] and [B] (0.05 and 0.1 g/L) for each metal with chitosan resulting in an average size of Au 10±2.0, Ag 6±1.3, and Cu 10±2.4 nm, respectively. Several other techniques were performed such as TEM, SEM/EDX, TGA, DSC, and FT-IR for characterizing QDs. The antibacterial assay was performed with 8 agents on cultures of E. coli, S. aureus, and S. Typhi by disk diffusion, broth macrodilution, and determining death curve to the most sensitive pathogen. The antibacterial effect of the nanoparticles was compared using the diameter of growth inhibition zone by agar disk diffusion and through the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericide concentration (MBC) obtained by macrodilution in batch culture with an initial inoculum of 5×105 CFU/mL. The highest bactericidal effect was obtained with nanoparticles of Au, Ag, and Cu (0.1 g/L) with MIC and MBC of 200 and 400 mg/mL, respectively. The greatest bactericidal effect considering the three pathogens turned out to be Ag QDs (0.05 and 0.1 g/L). A bactericidal effect of metal nanoparticles is affected mainly by the electronegativity, the concentration of nanoparticles, and the bacterial age culture.

scholarly journals A high prevalence of multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacilli in a Nepali tertiary care hospital and associated widespread distribution of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-encoding genes

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulochana Manandhar ◽  
Raphael M. Zellweger ◽  
Nhukesh Maharjan ◽  
Sabina Dongol ◽  
Krishna G. Prajapati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Extended Spectrum ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Background Multi-drug resistance (MDR) and extensive-drug resistance (XDR) associated with extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and carbapenemases in Gram-negative bacteria are global public health concerns. Data on circulating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in Gram-negative bacteria and their correlation with MDR and ESBL phenotypes from Nepal is scarce. Methods A retrospective study was performed investigating the distribution of ESBL and carbapenemase genes and their potential association with ESBL and MDR phenotypes in E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp. and Acinetobacter spp. isolated in a major tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, between 2012 and 2018. Results During this period, the hospital isolated 719 E. coli, 532 Klebsiella spp., 520 Enterobacter spp. and 382 Acinetobacter spp.; 1955/2153 (90.1%) of isolates were MDR and half (1080/2153) were ESBL producers. Upon PCR amplification, blaTEM (1281/1771; 72%), blaCTXM-1 (930/1771; 53%) and blaCTXM-8 (419/1771; 24%) were the most prevalent ESBL genes in the enteric bacilli. BlaOXA and blaOXA-51 were the most common blaOXA family genes in the enteric bacilli (918/1771; 25%) and Acinetobacter spp. (218/382; 57%) respectively. Sixteen percent (342/2153) of all isolates and 20% (357/1771) of enteric bacilli harboured blaNDM-1 and blaKPC carbapenemase genes respectively. Of enteric bacilli, Enterobacter spp. was the most frequently positive for blaKPC gene (201/337; 60%). The presence of each blaCTX-M and blaOXA were significantly associated with non-susceptibility to third generation cephalosporins (OR 14.7, p < 0.001 and OR 2.3, p < 0.05, respectively).The presence of each blaTEM, blaCTXM and blaOXA family genes were significantly associated with ESBL positivity (OR 2.96, p < 0.001; OR 14.2, p < 0.001 and OR 1.3, p < 0.05 respectively) and being MDR (OR 1.96, p < 0.001; OR 5.9, p < 0.001 and OR 2.3, p < 0.001 respectively). Conclusions This study documents an alarming level of AMR with high prevalence of MDR ESBL- and carbapenemase-positive ESKAPE microorganisms in our clinical setting. These data suggest a scenario where the clinical management of infected patients is increasingly difficult and requires the use of last-resort antimicrobials, which in turn is likely to intensify the magnitude of global AMR crisis.

scholarly journals Preliminary Antimicrobial Profile of Solanum incanum L.: A Common Medicinal Plant

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Berhe Sbhatu ◽  
Haftom Baraki Abraha
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Solanum Incanum ◽  
Agar Disc ◽  
Inhibition Zones

Medicinal plants and plant remedies have been in use in Ethiopia for centuries. Studies on ethnobotany, ethnomedicine, and ethnoveterinary estimate that nearly 80% of Ethiopians use some type of medicinal plants and plant remedies. Medicinal plants are regarded as the most important and sometimes the only source of therapeutics in the country. Some 800 plant species are used as sources of medicine to treat about 300 physical and mental disorders. However, because these plant species are not adequately studied, there is a big limitation in their documentation, profiling, and management. Moreover, there is a continuous loss of knowledge about medicinal plants because the communities and people are adopting new lifestyles. Hence, this article reports the finding of a study aimed at providing the gross phytochemical characteristics and antimicrobial activities of ethanol and aqueous extracts of fruit, leaf, and stem of Solanum incanum L. against two Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi) and two Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria for developing gross antimicrobial profile of the plant. Phytochemical screening of fruit, leaf, and stem extracts of S. incanum has shown that it is the source of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, glycosides, terpenoids, and steroids. According to agar disc-diffusion tests, 100 mg/mL extracts of the plant produced bacterial growth inhibition zones of 0.00 to 16.06 mm. Ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts produced inhibition zones ranging from 11.34 to 16.06 mm against all bacterial species. The greatest inhibition zone of 16.06 mm was recorded in E. coli subjected to ethanol leaf extract. The same extract resulted in a growth inhibition zone of 16.04 mm in S. aureus. The greatest growth inhibition zones in B. subtilis (13.34 mm) and S. typhi (11.56 mm) were observed with ethanol leaf and fruit extracts, respectively. Aqueous leaf extracts produced growth inhibition zones ranging from 10.45 mm (for S. typhi) to 14.02 mm (for E. coli). Ethanol leaf extracts resulted in the lowest Minimum Inhibition Concentration (MIC) of 1.56 mg/mL in E. coli and S. aureus. Therefore, fruits, leaves, and stems of S. incanum can be regarded as good sources of some bioactive compounds. The findings are important for taking measures for conservation and sustainable use of the plant as well as for further elucidation of its phytochemistry and antimicrobial efficacy of its constituents.

Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Sapropel from the Lake Glubokoe (Tatarstan)

10.12737/5935 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Хадарцев ◽  
A. Khadartsev ◽  
Платонов ◽  
V. Platonov ◽  
Фридзон ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Quantitative Composition ◽  
High Biological Activity ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Lake Glubokoe ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Close Genetic Relationship

Detailed information about qualitative and quantitative composition of individual components of the group sapropel from the lake Glubokoe (Tatarstan), as well as on the biological activity of different sapropel preparations were obtained by means of the methods Fourier spectroscopy, UV/Vis, NMR spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, preparative Thin-layer chro-matography (TLC) with witnesses, elemental and functional analysis. Sequential scheme of extraction, acid-alkaline hydrolysis, preparative TLC source of sapropel and individual components of organic matter was developed. Amino acids, sugars, carboxylic acids, alcohols, ketones, flavonida, n-, ISO - and cycloalkanes, vitamins, derivatives of phenol, naftalan, chlorophyll, carotenoids, quinones, anthocyanins, metalloporphyrins were identified. Most of them have close genetic relationship with the source material, which is involved in sapropel formation, having a high biological activity. Biological testing of different sapropel preparations using bacteria St. Aureus, E. Coli, C. Diphythriac gravis, the fungi of the Candida albicans type were made. Significant bactericidal effect of sapropel preparations was established and it is comparable to those for synthetic antibiotics type hydro-cortisone, prednisolone.

scholarly journals BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES FROM CHICKENS THROMBOCYTES

2016 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
M. V. Sycheva ◽  
A. S. Vasilchenko ◽  
E. A. Rogozhin ◽  
T. M. Pashkova ◽  
L. P. Popova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Peptides ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Reverse Phase ◽  
Chromatography Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Liquid Chromatography Method ◽  
First Time ◽  
Peptide Fractions

Aim. Isolation and study ofbiological activity of antimicrobial peptides from chickens thrombocytes. Materials and methods. Peptides from chickens thrombocytes, obtained by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography method with stepped and linear gradients of concentration increase of the organic solvent were used in the study. Their antimicrobial activity was determined by microtitration method in broth; mechanism of biological effect - by using fluorescent spectroscopy method with DNA-tropic dyes. Results. Individual fractions of peptides were isolated from chickens thrombocytes, that possess antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus P209 and Escherichia coli K12. A disruption of integrity of barrier structures of microorganisms under the effect of thrombocyte antimicrobial peptides and predominance of cells with damaged membrane in the population of E. coli was established. Conclusion. The data obtained on antimicrobial activity and mechanism of bactericidal effect of the peptide fractions from chickens thrombocytes isolated for the first time expand the understanding of functional properties of chickens thrombocytes and open a perspective for their further study with the aim of use as antimicrobial means.

scholarly journals Detection of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Some Multiple Antibiotic Resistant E. coli from Apparently Healthy Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
O. C. Adekunle ◽  
A. J. Falade- Fatila ◽  
R. Ojedele ◽  
G. Odewale
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Resistance Genes ◽  
Antibiotic Resistance Genes ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Apparently Healthy

The emerging drug resistance, especially among the Escherichia coli (E.coli) isolates from pregnant women, spread rapidly within the community. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a well-known bacterial infection posing serious health problem in pregnant women. Also, multi-drug resistance is becoming rampant, and it is of serious public health concern. Treatment of E. coli is now a challenge due to continuous increase in resistance towards commonly prescribed antibiotics, thus posing a threat to treatment. Hence, the aim of the study is to determine antibiotic resistance genes in some multiple antibiotic resistant E.coli from apparently healthy pregnant women in Osun State. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect 150 mid-stream urine samples from apparently healthy pregnant women from March, 2018 to September, 2018. A well structured questionnaire and informed consent were used for data collection. Standard loop technique was used to place 0.001 ml of urine on Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient (CLED) medium, Blood agar, MacConkey agar and incubated at 37 °C for 24 h. A standard agar disc diffusion method was used to determine antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the isolates. The molecular detection of the resistant genes was done using PCR techniques. The ages of women enrolled in this study ranges from 22 to 42 years (mean ± standard deviation = 31 ± 4.7 years). Escherichia coli showed high percentage of resistance to ampicillin and low resistance to ciprofloxacin and penicillin. All the E. coli isolates were sensitive to levofloxacin, and most were resistant to Meropenem. Multiple drug resistance was observed in all the isolates. Resistance genes in VIM 390bp, bla ctx-M 585bp and TEM 517bp were detected in some of the representative E. coli isolates profiled. This study identified the presence of Multi-drug resistance genes in E. coli associated UTI among pregnant women in Osogbo.

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