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Identification of bapA in Strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Isolated from Wild Animals Kept in Captivity in Sinaloa, Mexico
Joint Authors
Silva-Hidalgo, Gabriela
López-Valenzuela, Martin
Cárcamo-Aréchiga, Nora
López-Salazar, Mayra
Montiel-Vázquez, Edith
Cota Guajardo, Silvia
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
bapA, previously named stm2689, encodes the BapA protein, which, along with cellulose and fimbriae, constitutes biofilms.
Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that grow in a matrix of exopolysaccharides and may adhere to living tissues or inert surfaces.
Biofilm formation is associated with the ability to persist in different environments, which contributes to the pathogenicity of several species.
We analyzed the presence of bapA in 83 strains belonging to 17 serovars of Salmonella enterica subsp.
enterica from wildlife in captivity at Culiacan’s Zoo and Mazatlán’s Aquarium.
Each isolate amplified a product of 667 bp, which corresponds to the expected size of the bapA initiator, with no observed variation between different serovars analyzed.
bapA gene was found to be highly conserved in Salmonella and can be targeted for the genus-specific detection of this organism from different sources.
Since bapA expression improves bacterial proliferation outside of the host and facilitates resistance to disinfectants and desiccation, the survival of Salmonella in natural habitats may be favored.
Thus, the risk of bacterial contamination from these animals is increased.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Silva-Hidalgo, Gabriela& López-Valenzuela, Martin& Cárcamo-Aréchiga, Nora& Cota Guajardo, Silvia& López-Salazar, Mayra& Montiel-Vázquez, Edith. 2016. Identification of bapA in Strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Isolated from Wild Animals Kept in Captivity in Sinaloa, Mexico. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120679
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Silva-Hidalgo, Gabriela…[et al.]. Identification of bapA in Strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Isolated from Wild Animals Kept in Captivity in Sinaloa, Mexico. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120679
American Medical Association (AMA)
Silva-Hidalgo, Gabriela& López-Valenzuela, Martin& Cárcamo-Aréchiga, Nora& Cota Guajardo, Silvia& López-Salazar, Mayra& Montiel-Vázquez, Edith. Identification of bapA in Strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Isolated from Wild Animals Kept in Captivity in Sinaloa, Mexico. Veterinary Medicine International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1120679
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1120679