Richter, Loandi, Du Plessis, Erika, Duvenage, Stacey ORCID: 0000-0002-5984-1491 and Korsten, Lise (2023) Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacterales in Africa's water-plant-food interface: a meta-analysis (2010–2022). Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 7:1106082. pp. 1-12. ISSN 2571-581X (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1106082)

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Abstract

Background: Multidrug-resistant extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales is regarded as a critical health issue, yet, surveillance in the water-plant-food interface remains low, especially in Africa.
Objectives: The objective of the study was to elucidate the distribution and prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in clinically significant members of the Enterobacterales order isolated from the water-plant-food interface in Africa.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using six online databases according to the PRISMA guidelines. All available published studies involving phenotypic and genotypic characterization of ESBL-producing Enterobacterales from water, fresh produce or soil in Africa were considered eligible. Identification and characterization methods used as well as a network analysis according to the isolation source and publication year were summarized. Analysis of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Klebsiella pneumoniae included the calculation of the multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index according to isolation sources and statistical analysis was performed using RStudio.
Results: Overall, 51 studies were included for further investigation. Twelve African countries were represented, with environmental AMR surveillance studies predominantly conducted in South Africa. In 76.47% of the studies, occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria was investigated in irrigation water samples, while 50.98% of the studies included fresh produce samples. Analysis of bacterial phenotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles were reported in 94.12% of the studies, with the disk diffusion method predominantly used. When investigating the MAR indexes of the characterized Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Salmonella spp., from different sources (water, fresh produce or soil), no significant differences were seen across the countries. The only genetic determinant identified using PCR detection in all the studies was the blaCTX − M resistance gene. Only four studies used whole genome sequence analysis for molecular isolate characterization.
Discussion: Globally, AMR surveillance programmes recognize ESBL- and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales as vectors of great importance in AMR gene dissemination. However, in low- and middle-income countries, such as those in Africa, challenges to implementing effective and sustainable AMR surveillance programmes remain. This review emphasizes the need for improved surveillance, standardized methods and documentation of resistance gene dissemination across the farm-to-fork continuum in Africa.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	multidrug resistance (MDR); ESBLs; environmental AMR surveillance; foodborne pathogens; low and middle-income countries (LMICs); meta-analysis; Enterobacterales
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QR Microbiology
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Food & Markets Department Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Food Systems Research Group
Last Modified:	28 Mar 2023 10:35
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/39077

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