First report of bla GES-1 in Proteus mirabilis clinical isolates

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2021 Mar 22:54:e0864-2020. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0864-2020. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Proteus mirabilis is one of the main pathogens causing urinary tract infections and sepsis. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a P. mirabilis hosting bla GES. The presence of these genes was determined using PCR and sequencing. We identified the presence of bla GES-1 in all three isolates. In addition, we identified the bla KPC-2 and bla NDM-1 genes in the two strains. These data emphasize the importance of monitoring and surveillance of all enterobacteria. The circulation of P. mirabilis strains carrying bla GES-1 constitutes a new scenario of resistance in this species and should be an epidemiological alert for global health.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Proteus mirabilis* / genetics
  • beta-Lactamases* / genetics

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactamases