The first record of mcr-1 gene for colistin resistance in pigs from Serbia: should we be worried?

Authors

  • G. Kozoderovic Faculty of Education in Sombor, University of Novi Sad, Podgorička 4, 25000 Sombor, Republic of Serbia
  • V. Lalosevic Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia
  • T. Suli Veterinarski zavod Subotica, Beogradski put 123, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
  • V. Vracar Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Education in Sombor, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2022.142031

Abstract

Colistin is being used as a last-resort drug to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in humans. In veterinary medicine, colistin has been used for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. In the first study of mcr genes by multiplex PCR in healthy pigs from Serbia, we discovered mcr-1 in 4.85% out of 350 fecal samples. The presence of mcr-1 gene was detected on three farms located less than 100 km apart from each other, predominantly in piglet samples. The results point to the necessity of monitoring of colistin resistance and the mcr genes in food producing animals as well as restricting colistin usage on farms.

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Published

2022-09-30

How to Cite

Kozoderovic, G., et al. “The First Record of Mcr-1 Gene for Colistin Resistance in Pigs from Serbia: Should We Be Worried?”. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, vol. 25, no. 3, Sept. 2022, pp. 463-7, doi:10.24425/pjvs.2022.142031.

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Vol. 25 No. 3 (2022)

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