title: Characterization of exo-s, exo-u, and alg virulence factors and antimicrobial resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from migratory Egyptian vultures from India.
abstract: This study of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in fecal droppings of migratory Egyptian vultures (Neophron p. percnopterus) revealed eight positive samples (n=25) by a 16S rRNA gene-based PCR in two consecutive winter seasons. Disk diffusion sensitivity testing revealed three multiple antimicrobial resistant (MAR) isolates. Genotypic characterization showed mutually exclusive exo-s and exo-u virulence genes in five and three isolates, respectively, while the alg gene was present in all of the isolates. MAR isolates with virulence genes were detected in both seasons. The Egyptian vultures could potentially be vectors of pathogenic and MAR P. aeruginosa, thereby affecting regional control and preventive measures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
authors.forename: Pradeep
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk, India.
authors.forename: Farah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Faridi
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Biotechnology, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, India.
authors.forename: Irfan A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mir
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology & Biotechnology, Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jaipur, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; antimicrobial resistance; carcass dump; virulence; vultures