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View article: Open letter: challenging the removal of key bacteria from the updated 2024 WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogen List
Open letter: challenging the removal of key bacteria from the updated 2024 WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogen List Open
View article: Active surveillance in an equine intensive care unit identifies clusters of ESKAPEE pathogens in the veterinary hospital environment
Active surveillance in an equine intensive care unit identifies clusters of ESKAPEE pathogens in the veterinary hospital environment Open
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) associated with ESKAPEE pathogens are an emerging concern in equine hospitals, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU). To gain insight into the occurrence of HAIs and to identify potential reser…
View article: <i>Campylobacter fetus</i> Plasmid Diversity: Comparative Analysis of Fully Sequenced Plasmids and Proposed Classification Scheme
<i>Campylobacter fetus</i> Plasmid Diversity: Comparative Analysis of Fully Sequenced Plasmids and Proposed Classification Scheme Open
Campylobacter fetus is an animal pathogen that contains 2 mammal-associated subspecies: Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus (Cff) and Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis (Cfv) including its biovar intermedius that exhibit different biochemi…
View article: The developing pig respiratory microbiome harbors strains antagonistic to common respiratory pathogens
The developing pig respiratory microbiome harbors strains antagonistic to common respiratory pathogens Open
In the global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance and reduce antimicrobial use in pig production, there is a continuous search for methods to prevent and/or treat infections. Within this scope, we explored the relationship between t…
View article: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in a Dutch equine referral clinic
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus outbreak in a Dutch equine referral clinic Open
In 2020 and 2022, nine cases of surgical site infections with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were diagnosed in horses in an equine referral clinic. Sixteen isolates (horses, n =9; environment, n =3; and staff members,…
View article: Targeted isolation of bacteria with potential to competitively exclude<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>in the upper respiratory tract of pigs
Targeted isolation of bacteria with potential to competitively exclude<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>in the upper respiratory tract of pigs Open
Considering global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) prevalence, alternative or complementary strategies to antimicrobial use, are of interest. Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) is of particular intere…
View article: The best of both worlds: a proposal for further integration of Candidatus names into the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes
The best of both worlds: a proposal for further integration of Candidatus names into the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes Open
The naming of prokaryotes is governed by the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes (ICNP) and partially by the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi and Plants (ICN). Such codes must be able to determine names of …
View article: The developing pig respiratory microbiome harbours strains antagonistic to common respiratory pathogens
The developing pig respiratory microbiome harbours strains antagonistic to common respiratory pathogens Open
In the global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance and reduce antimicrobial use in pig production, there is a continuous search for methods to prevent and/or treat infections. Within this scope, we explored the relationship between t…
View article: Safety Evaluation of an Intranasally Applied Cocktail of Lactococcus lactis Strains in Pigs
Safety Evaluation of an Intranasally Applied Cocktail of Lactococcus lactis Strains in Pigs Open
Three Lactococcus lactis strains from the nasal microbiota of healthy pigs were identified as candidates for reducing MRSA in pigs. The safety of nasal administration of a cocktail of these strains was examined in new-born piglets. Six day…
View article: A comparison of passive and active dust sampling methods for measuring airborne methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in pig farms
A comparison of passive and active dust sampling methods for measuring airborne methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in pig farms Open
Methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are resistant to most β-lactam antibiotics. Pigs are an important reservoir of livestock-associated MRSA (LA-MRSA), which is genetically distinct from both hospital and communit…
View article: Harbor Porpoise Deaths Associated with <i>Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae</i>, the Netherlands, 2021
Harbor Porpoise Deaths Associated with <i>Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae</i>, the Netherlands, 2021 Open
In August 2021, a large-scale mortality event affected harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in the Netherlands. Pathology and ancillary testing of 22 animals indicated that the most likely cause of death was Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter fetus: emergence and genomic evolution
Antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter fetus: emergence and genomic evolution Open
Campylobacter fetus is a pathogen, which is primarily associated with fertility problems in sheep and cattle. In humans, it can cause severe infections that require antimicrobial treatment. However, knowledge on the development of antimicr…
View article: Molecular Characterization and Clinical Relevance of Taxonomic Reassignment of Staphylococcus schleiferi Subspecies into Two Separate Species, Staphylococcus schleiferi and Staphylococcus <i>coagulans</i>
Molecular Characterization and Clinical Relevance of Taxonomic Reassignment of Staphylococcus schleiferi Subspecies into Two Separate Species, Staphylococcus schleiferi and Staphylococcus <i>coagulans</i> Open
This study clearly shows that S. schleiferi is a concern in human hospital settings, whereas S. coagulans predominantly causes infections in animals. S. coagulans is more resistant to antibiotics and can sometimes transmit to humans via ex…
View article: Evidence of cat-to-human transmission of Staphylococcus felis
Evidence of cat-to-human transmission of Staphylococcus felis Open
Introduction. Staphylococcus felis is a coagulase-negative staphylococcal species that is commonly isolated from healthy cats. Like other commensal staphylococci, S. felis can cause opportunistic infections, e.g. otitis externa, skin and u…
View article: Association of Staphylococcus aureus genotypes with milk or colonization of extramammary sites in Dutch dairy cattle indicates strain variation in reservoirs for intramammary infections
Association of Staphylococcus aureus genotypes with milk or colonization of extramammary sites in Dutch dairy cattle indicates strain variation in reservoirs for intramammary infections Open
View article: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in dogs and cats is associated with contact to COVID‐19‐positive household members
SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in dogs and cats is associated with contact to COVID‐19‐positive household members Open
Several domestic and wild animal species are susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Reported (sero)prevalence in dogs and cats vary largely depending on the target population, test characteri…
View article: Within-Household Transmission and Bacterial Diversity of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Within-Household Transmission and Bacterial Diversity of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Open
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius can be transmitted between dogs and their owners and can cause opportunistic infections in humans. Whole genome sequencing was applied to identify the relatedness between isolates from human infections and i…
View article: Canine Staphylococcus argenteus: Case Report from The Netherlands
Canine Staphylococcus argenteus: Case Report from The Netherlands Open
Staphylococcus argenteus has been reported worldwide in humans, while reported non-human cases are sparse. Its complete epidemiology, alongside its infectivity and pathogenicity in humans and non-humans, remain to be clarified. Here, we de…
View article: Genomic Investigation of Two Acinetobacter baumannii Outbreaks in a Veterinary Intensive Care Unit in The Netherlands
Genomic Investigation of Two Acinetobacter baumannii Outbreaks in a Veterinary Intensive Care Unit in The Netherlands Open
Acinetobacter baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen that frequently causes healthcare-acquired infections. The global spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains with its ability to survive in the environment for extended periods imposes a pr…
View article: Differential Analysis of Longitudinal Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Relation to Microbial Shifts in the Nasal Microbiome of Neonatal Piglets
Differential Analysis of Longitudinal Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Relation to Microbial Shifts in the Nasal Microbiome of Neonatal Piglets Open
The large reservoir of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pig farms imposes a significant zoonotic risk. An effective strategy to reduce MRSA colonization in pig farms is competitive exclusion whereby MRSA colonization c…
View article: Absence of Host-Specific Genes in Canine and Human Staphylococcus pseudintermedius as Inferred from Comparative Genomics
Absence of Host-Specific Genes in Canine and Human Staphylococcus pseudintermedius as Inferred from Comparative Genomics Open
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an important pathogen in dogs that occasionally causes infections in humans as an opportunistic pathogen of elderly and immunocompromised people. This study compared the genomic relatedness and antimicrob…
View article: Complete Genome Sequence of a Clinical <i>Campylobacter</i> Isolate Identical to a Novel <i>Campylobacter</i> Species
Complete Genome Sequence of a Clinical <i>Campylobacter</i> Isolate Identical to a Novel <i>Campylobacter</i> Species Open
Here, we present the complete genome sequence of a Campylobacter strain isolated in the Netherlands from a patient with gastroenteritis. The strain showed >98% sequence identity to the novel Campylobacter species sequence recently recovere…
View article: Sources and transmission routes of campylobacteriosis: A combined analysis of genome and exposure data
Sources and transmission routes of campylobacteriosis: A combined analysis of genome and exposure data Open
View article: A Case of Persistent Diarrhea in a Man with the Molecular Detection of Various Campylobacter species and the First Isolation of candidatus Campylobacter infans
A Case of Persistent Diarrhea in a Man with the Molecular Detection of Various Campylobacter species and the First Isolation of candidatus Campylobacter infans Open
A man with a well-controlled HIV infection, previously diagnosed with lymphogranuloma venereum and treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was suffering from chronic diarrhea. He travelled to Indonesia in the month prior to the start of complaints…
View article: Tracing the animal sources of surface water contamination with Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli
Tracing the animal sources of surface water contamination with Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli Open
Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli, the primary agents of human bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide, are widespread in surface water. Several animal sources contribute to surface water contamination with Campylobacter, but their relative con…
View article: After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals ( <i>Halichoerus grypus</i> ) to harbour porpoises ( <i>Phocoena phocoena</i> )
After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals ( <i>Halichoerus grypus</i> ) to harbour porpoises ( <i>Phocoena phocoena</i> ) Open
Recent population growth of the harbour porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ), grey seal ( Halichoerus grypus ) and common seal ( Phoca vitulina ) in the North Sea has increased potential interaction between these species. Grey seals are known to…
View article: Fecal Carriage of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase/AmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Horses
Fecal Carriage of Extended-Spectrum-β-Lactamase/AmpC-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Horses Open
Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are widespread in human and animal populations and in the environment. Many different ESBL variants exist. The dissemination of ESBLs within and between populations and the environment is also largely…
View article: Supplementary material from "After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>)"
Supplementary material from "After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>)" Open
Recent population growth of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and common seal (Phoca vitulina) in the North Sea has increased potential interaction between these species. Grey sea…
View article: Table S1 from After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>)
Table S1 from After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>) Open
Total OTU diversity and OTU counts of all samples included in this study.
View article: Supplementary material from After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>)
Supplementary material from After the bite: bacterial transmission from grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) to harbour porpoises (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>) Open
The complete set of R commands used to process the microbiome data.