Detection of PhoP-mediated colistin resistance in Gram-negative bacteria without mcr genes in human population in the Ho Municipality, Ghana
The study reveals a high prevalence of <i>PhoP</i>-mediated colistin resistance among Gram-negative bacteria colonizing residents in the Ho Municipality, highlighting the role of the gut microbiota as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance. Continued surveillance and a collaborative One Health approach are crucial to address this growing threat.
Authors
- Patrick Kwame Feglo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0910-686X)
- Emmanuel Udochukwu Osisiogu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3781-5492)
- Kwabena Obeng Duedu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5816-5172)
- Bhavana Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5704-3894)
Institutions
- Birmingham City University (GB)
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GH)
- Ghana Communication Technology University (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39633
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.02