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A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2023 | Viewed by 3453

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Dr. Pantu Kumar Roy

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Institute of Marine Industry, Department of Seafood Science and Technology, Gyeong-sang National University, Tongyeong 53064, Republic of Korea
Interests: biofilm; bacteriophages; antimicrobial resistance; mechanisms; food safety; gene related to biofilm and AMR; foodborne pathogenic bacteria and virus; public health

Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain

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Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Republic of Korea
Interests: postbiotics; probiotics; biofilm; food safety; foodborne pathogens including bacteria and virus

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Dear Colleagues,

Foodborne microbes have a substantial impact on food safety and are the worldwide source of many infectious diseases that affect humans, having a negative effect on both public health and the economy. Bacteria have many benefits for surviving in biofilm growth under a wide range of circumstances. These include host immunological systems, desiccation, UV degradation, and nutritional and mechanical stresses. They also include defenses against antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs. Many of these defense strategies are emerging characteristics that are unique to the biofilm phenotype. The use of commercially available antimicrobial drugs has recently assisted in the management of infectious diseases and microbial pathogenicity. Thus, in recent years, antimicrobial drug resistance has been recognized as posing a serious threat to global health.

In order to adapt to their living habitat, particularly in a hostile environment, bacteria and fungus produce biofilms. As a result of biofilm protection, microbial cells in biofilm develop tolerance to antibiotics and immunological responses, which makes it more challenging to treat biofilm infections clinically. Many biofilm pathogenesis processes remain unsolved despite the huge efforts of academic researchers, doctors, and industry in recent years. Therefore, it is essential to create innovative methods to manage biofilm infections.

This Special Issue will explore the diagnosis and treatment of various biofilm diseases, outline recent advancements in scientific research, and introduce new laboratory developments that may help with the prevention or treatment of biofilm infections.

Dr. Pantu Kumar Roy
Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain
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biofilm
bacteriophages
antimicrobial resistance
mechanisms
food safety
gene related to biofilm and AMR
foodborne pathogenic bacteria and virus
postbiotics
probiotics
public health

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Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli from Raw Cow Milk in Namwala District, Zambia: Public Health Implications

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Antibiotics 2023, 12(9), 1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12091421 - 08 Sep 2023

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Escherichia coli (E. coli), a major foodborne disease-causing pathogen found in raw cow milk, has even far more reaching public health ramifications as it encodes for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study aimed to identify multidrug-resistant (MDR) E. coli from raw cow’s milk and evaluate their antimicrobial-resistant profiles. In total, 418 pooled raw cow milk samples were collected from milk collection centers and analysed using standard culture methods to isolate E. coli. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) was conducted using the Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method and PCR was used to identify cefotaxime (CTX) resistant genes. Overall isolation of E. coli was 51.2% (214/418) with MDR observed in 21% (45/214) of isolates across different antibiotic combinations. Resistance was observed towards ampicillin (107/214, 50%), tetracycline (86/214, 40.1%), trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (61/214, 28.5%), and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (CTX) (50/214, 23.4%). Notably, 15% (32/214) resistance to CTX was observed, while 12.6% (27/214) exhibited resistance to imipenem. The bla_CTX-M and bla_TEM genes were detected in CTX-resistant isolates. The findings of MDR E. coli that harbour bla_CTX-M and bla_TEM genes in raw cow’s milk indicate serious public health risks for consumers. Full article

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Antimicrobial Resistance, Biofilm Formation, and Virulence Determinants in Enterococcus faecalis Isolated from Cultured and Wild Fish

Md. Liton Rana

Zannatul Firdous

Farhana Binte Ferdous

Md. Ashek Ullah

Mahbubul Pratik Siddique

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Md. Tanvir Rahman

Antibiotics 2023, 12(9), 1375; https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12091375 - 28 Aug 2023

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Fish has always been an integral part of Bengali cuisine and economy. Fish could also be a potential reservoir of pathogens. This study aimed to inquisite the distribution of virulence, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial resistance of Enterococcus faecalis isolated from wild and cultivated fish in Bangladesh. A total of 132 koi fish (Anabas scandens) and catfish (Heteropneustes fossilis) were collected from different markets in the Mymensingh district and analyzed to detect E. faecalis. E. faecalis was detected by conventional culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), followed by the detection of virulence genes by PCR. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the disk diffusion method, and biofilm-forming ability was investigated by crystal violet microtiter plate (CVMP) methods. A total of 47 wild and 40 cultured fish samples were confirmed positive for E. faecalis by PCR. The CVMP method revealed four per cent of isolates from cultured fish as strong biofilm formers, but no strong producers were found from the wild fish. In the PCR test, 45% of the isolates from the wild and cultivated fish samples were found to be positive for at least one biofilm-producing virulence gene, where agg, ace, gelE, pil, and fsrC genes were detected in 80, 95, 100, 93, and 100% of the isolates, respectively. Many of the isolates from both types of samples were multidrug resistant (MDR) (73% in local fish and 100% in cultured fish), with 100% resistance to erythromycin, linezolid, penicillin, and rifampicin in E. faecalis from cultured fish and 73.08, 69.23, 69.23, and 76.92%, respectively, in E. faecalis from wild fish. This study shows that E. faecalis from wild fish have a higher frequency of virulence genes and biofilm-forming genes than cultivated fish. However, compared to wild fish, cultured fish were found to carry E. faecalis that was more highly multidrug resistant. Present findings suggest that both wild and cultured fish could be potential sources for MDR E. faecalis, having potential public health implications. Full article

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Inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes Cocktail Culture Biofilms on Crab and Shrimp Coupons and the Expression of Biofilm-Related Genes

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Antibiotics 2023, 12(6), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12061008 - 04 Jun 2023

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Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that is transmitted by tainted food, causes the infection listeriosis. In this study, quercetin was tested for its antibacterial properties and effectiveness as a food additive in preventing the growth of L. monocytogenes cocktail (ATCC19117, ATCC19113, and ATCC15313) biofilms on crabs and shrimps. Quercetin showed the least bactericidal activity and no discernible microbial growth at a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 250 µg/mL. The biofilm inhibition was performed at sub-MICs (1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 MIC). There was no quercetin added to the control group. Additionally, the present work examines the expression of various genes related to biofilm formation and quorum sensing (flaA, fbp, agrA, hlyA, and prfA). The levels of target genes were all significantly down-regulated. Quercetin (0–125 µg/mL) on the surfaces of the crab and shrimp was studied; its inhibitory effects were measured as log reductions at 0.39–2.31 log CFU/cm² and 0.42–2.36 log CFU/cm², respectively (p < 0.05). Quercetin reduced the formation of biofilms by disrupting cell-to-cell connections and causing cell lysis, which led to the deformation of the cells, evidenced by FE-SEM (field-emission scanning electron microscopy). These findings emphasize the significance of using natural food agents to target bacteria throughout the entire food production process. Full article

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Effect of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma against Listeria monocytogenes Mixed-Culture Biofilms on Food-Contact Surfaces

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Antibiotics 2023, 12(3), 609; https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12030609 - 19 Mar 2023

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Listeria monocytogenes is a major foodborne pathogen. Various methods can be used to control biofilms formed by foodborne pathogens. Recently, the food industry has become interested in plasma, which can be used as a non-thermal technology with minimum changes to product quality. In this study, the effects of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma on L. monocytogenes mixed-culture biofilms formed on stainless steel (SS), latex hand glove (HG), and silicone rubber (SR) were investigated. DBD plasma effectuated reductions of 0.11–1.14, 0.28–1.27 and 0.37–1.55 log CFU/cm², respectively. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) demonstrated that DBD plasma cuts off intercellular contact and induces cell decomposition to prevent the development of biological membranes. It was confirmed that the formed biofilms collapsed and separated into individual bacteria. Our findings suggest that DBD plasma can be used as an alternative non-heating sterilization technology in the food industry to reduce biofilm formation on bacterial targets. Full article

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