Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Serotype Anatum in Travelers and Seafood from Asia, United States

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 May;26(5):1030-1033. doi: 10.3201/eid2605.190992.

Abstract

A multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Anatum strain reported in Taiwan was isolated in the United States from patients and from seafood imported from Asia. Isolates harbored 11 resistance determinants, including quinolone and inducible cephalosporin resistance genes. Most patients had traveled to Asia. These findings underscore the need for global One Health resistance surveillance.

Keywords: Anatum; Asia; DHA-1; MDR; Salmonella; Salmonella enterica serotype Anatum; United States; antimicrobial resistance; bacteria; beta-lactamases; blaDHA-1; food safety; foodborne diseases; imported; seafood; shrimp; tilapia; travel.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Asia / epidemiology
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Salmonella / genetics
  • Salmonella enterica* / genetics
  • Seafood
  • Serogroup
  • Taiwan
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents