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Surveillance of zoonotic pathogens in cattle and dromedaries sacrificed at the Grand Magal of Touba: a cross-sectional survey 在图巴大草原献祭的牛和单峰骆驼中人畜共患病病原体的监测：一项横断面调查
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101714
Ihssane Ouaddane , Coumba Diouf , Georges Diatta , Adama Zan Diarra , Mbayang Faye , Cheikh Sokhna , Philippe Gautret

Introduction

Mass gatherings increase infectious disease risks through human, environmental, and zoonotic pathways. The Grand Magal of Touba (GMT) involves the annual sacrifice of animals under limited biosafety, yet data on zoonotic pathogens are scarce. This cross-sectional exploratory study aimed to detect major zoonotic agents in livestock during the GMT and to provide baseline evidence to guide One Health surveillance.

Materials and methods

From 2022 to 2024, post-mortem samples (blood, nasal and rectal swabs, skin, ticks) were collected from sacrificed animals and analyzed using molecular and culture-based methods.

Results

88 animals were included. Borrelia spp. was detected in 28.8 % of bovine blood samples, mostly in 2023 and 8.3 % of dromedaries. Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli occurred in 64.3 % of cattle and 33.3 % of dromedaries’ rectal samples. Nasal swabs showed Mycobacterium spp in 54.9 % bovines and 75.0 % dromedaries. Among hard ticks from bovines (predominantly Hyalomma spp.), 10.2 % and 11.5 %) were infected with Borrelia spp. and Rickettsia spp., including R. aeschlimannii and R. sibirica mongolitimonae. and one case of Coxiella burnetii was found. In dromedaries, only Borrelia spp. (43.7 %) was found in ticks. No dermatophytes were isolated.

Conclusion

These findings demonstrate active zoonotic circulation and stress the need for continuous surveillance of zoonotic pathogens in animals involved in the GMT. Given the close proximity of humans and livestock during such events, the potential for spillover of zoonotic agents necessitates a One Health approach, integrating veterinary, environmental, and human health surveillance. Future investigations should further characterize pathogen species to better inform risk reduction strategies.
大规模集会通过人类、环境和人畜共患途径增加传染病风险。图巴大Magal （GMT）涉及每年在有限的生物安全条件下献祭动物，但关于人畜共患病病原体的数据很少。本横断面探索性研究的目的是在格林尼治标准时间检测牲畜中主要的人畜共患病病原体，并提供基线证据来指导One Health的监测。材料与方法从2022年到2024年，从牺牲的动物身上收集尸体样本（血液、鼻直肠拭子、皮肤、蜱虫），并采用分子和培养方法进行分析。结果共纳入88只动物。28.8%的牛血样中检出伯氏疏螺旋体，其中大部分在2023年检出，单峰驼检出8.3%。肠出血性大肠杆菌出现在64.3%的牛和33.3%的单峰骆驼直肠样本中。鼻拭子检出54.9%的牛和75.0%的单峰驼存在分枝杆菌。在牛硬蜱（主要是透明体蜱）中，10.2%和11.5%感染伯氏疏螺旋体和立克次体，包括艾氏疏螺旋体和蒙古西伯利亚疏螺旋体。发现伯纳氏科希菌1例。在单峰骆驼中，蜱只检出伯氏疏螺旋体（43.7%）。未分离到皮癣菌。结论这些发现表明人畜共患疾病的传播活跃，并强调需要持续监测参与GMT的动物的人畜共患病原体。鉴于在此类事件期间人类和牲畜的近距离接触，人畜共患病原体的潜在溢出需要采取“同一个健康”方法，将兽医、环境和人类健康监测结合起来。未来的调查应进一步确定病原体种类，以便更好地为减少风险的战略提供信息。
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First report of Enterococcus thailandicus isolated from routine vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) screening samples 从常规万古霉素耐药肠球菌（VRE）筛选样本中分离泰国肠球菌的首次报道
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101712
Dan-Alexandru Toc , Alexandru Botan , Ioana Colosi , Carmen Costache
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Enterococcus thailandicus: Genomic evidence of a potential new player in enterococcal virulence and antimicrobial resistance 泰国肠球菌：肠球菌毒力和抗菌素耐药性潜在新参与者的基因组证据
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101711
Juan C. Vázquez-Ucha , Ana C. Almeida-Santos , David Velasco , Salud Rodríguez-Pallares , Michelle Outeda-García , Arianna Rodríguez-Coello , Ana Fernández , Pablo Aja-Macaya , Carla Novais , Alejandro Beceiro , Luisa Peixe , Ana R. Freitas , Germán Bou

Background

Enterococcus thailandicus has been isolated from animals, fermented foods, wastewater, and humans, but its clinical relevance remains unclear. We investigated the pathogenic potential of E. thailandicus by phenotypic and genomic characterization of two human isolates from acute abdominal infections, complemented by a species-wide comparative genomic analysis of all publicly available E. thailandicus genomes.

Methods

Two E. thailandicus isolates were recovered from patients with acute cholecystitis and small bowel perforation. Species identification was performed by MALDI-TOF MS and ANI analysis, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was performed, followed by in silico analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes, virulence factors, bacteriocins, and plasmid replicons. All available E. thailandicus genomes were included for phylogenetic comparison.

Results

Both clinical isolates were broadly susceptible to antimicrobials. WGS revealed the presence of the ptsD gene (linked to hospital-adapted E. faecium) and the bacteriocin gene enkB in both isolates. One isolate carried the tet(M) gene and a plasmid replicase associated with E. faecium plasmids. Among 46 genomes analyzed, 61 % carried ptsD, all carried enkB, and 48 % harbored acquired AMR genes, including functional optrA (n = 12) and poxtA (n = 5), both conferring linezolid resistance. Phylogenetic analysis showed wide genetic diversity with clustering by host or geography, consistent with ecological versatility.

Conclusions

This study reports the first genomic characterization of clinical E. thailandicus isolates, demonstrating its ecological adaptability, opportunistic pathogenic potential, and role as a reservoir of clinically relevant adaptive traits. Expanded genomic surveillance is warranted to clarify its evolutionary trajectory and potential impact on human health.
背景泰国肠球菌已从动物、发酵食品、废水和人类中分离出来，但其临床意义尚不清楚。我们通过对两株人类急性腹部感染分离株的表型和基因组特征进行研究，并对所有公开获得的泰国大肠杆菌基因组进行全物种比较基因组分析，以研究泰国大肠杆菌的致病潜力。方法从急性胆囊炎和小肠穿孔患者中分离得到2株泰国乳杆菌。采用MALDI-TOF MS和ANI分析进行菌种鉴定，并进行药敏试验。进行全基因组测序（WGS），然后进行抗菌素耐药基因、毒力因子、细菌素和质粒复制子的计算机分析。纳入所有可用的泰国家鼠基因组进行系统发育比较。结果两株临床分离株均对抗菌药物广泛敏感。WGS揭示了ptsD基因（与医院适应的粪肠杆菌有关）和细菌素基因enkB在两个分离株中的存在。其中一株携带tet(M)基因和与粪肠杆菌质粒相关的质粒复制酶。在分析的46个基因组中，61%携带ptsD，全部携带enkB， 48%携带获得性AMR基因，包括功能性optrA （n = 12）和poxtA (n = 5)，两者都具有利奈唑胺耐药性。系统发育分析表明，该品种具有广泛的遗传多样性，并具有寄主或地理聚类特征，与生态多样性一致。结论本研究首次报道了泰国伊蚊临床分离株的基因组特征，证明了其生态适应性、机会致病性潜力以及作为临床相关适应性状储存库的作用。有必要扩大基因组监测，以澄清其进化轨迹和对人类健康的潜在影响。
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Are mini multiple gatherings akin to mass gathering events and do they constitute a blind spot in influenza preparedness in post-COVID Europe? 小型多人集会是否类似于大规模集会活动？它们是否构成了后covid欧洲流感防范的盲点？
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101710
Giancarlo Ceccarelli , Francesco Branda , Fabio Scarpa , Marta Giovanetti , Gabriella d’Ettorre , Massimo Ciccozzi
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Exploring the anti-quorum sensing potential of synthetic lipstick dyes against Pseudomonas aeruginosa 探索合成口红染料对铜绿假单胞菌的抗群体感应电位
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101708
Anshula Narayanasamy , Abinaya Kanagaraja , Anantha Krishnan Dhanabalan , Pradeep Sudhakaran , Munusamy Thirumavalavan , Palaniyandi Velusamy , Periasamy Anbu , Pachaiappan Raman
Lip care products such as balms, glosses, and lipsticks are widely used to enhance lip health, appearance, and protection. Lipsticks provide aesthetic appeal, social and psychological benefits, that act as a protective barrier against environmental stressors. However, growing concerns have emerged regarding chronic lip infections associated with multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This is especially concerning in individuals with conditions such as juvenile bullous pemphigoid, hypochromic microcytic anemia, and sickle cell trait. The persistence of P. aeruginosa is largely attributed to its quorum sensing systems, which regulate its virulence. This study explores the anti-QS potential of synthetic dyes found in lipsticks, such as acid red 92, brilliant blue FCF, eosin yellow, titanium dioxide, and carmine, against P. aeruginosa. By the broth dilution method, the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and sub-MIC levels were determined, and the effects on virulence factors, such as biofilm, pyocyanin, elastase, and rhamnolipid, were assessed by biochemical assays. Further, biofilms formation was visualized using confocal laser scanning microscopy, and gene expression analysis revealed a significant QS inhibition by acid red 92. In-silico analysis by molecular docking studies inferred the potential binding of the dyes with the QS-regulating proteins. Thus, our findings highlight acid red 92 as a promising candidate for therapeutic lip products, offering both cosmetic and anti-QS properties.
唇部护理产品，如润唇膏、光泽和口红被广泛用于增强唇部健康、外观和保护。口红具有美观、社交和心理上的好处，是抵御环境压力的保护屏障。然而，越来越多的人开始关注与多重耐药细菌有关的慢性唇部感染，特别是铜绿假单胞菌。这在患有幼年大疱性类天疱疮、低色性小细胞性贫血和镰状细胞特征的个体中尤其值得关注。铜绿假单胞菌的持久性很大程度上归因于其群体感应系统，该系统调节其毒力。这项研究探索了在口红中发现的合成染料，如酸性红92、亮蓝色FCF、伊红黄、二氧化钛和胭脂红，对铜绿假单胞菌的抗qs潜力。采用肉汤稀释法测定最低抑菌浓度（mic）和亚mic水平，并通过生化分析评估其对生物膜、花青素、弹性酶和鼠李糖脂等毒力因子的影响。利用共聚焦激光扫描显微镜观察了生物膜的形成，基因表达分析显示酸红92对QS有明显的抑制作用。通过分子对接研究的硅分析推断了染料与qs调节蛋白的潜在结合。因此，我们的研究结果突出了酸性红92作为治疗性唇部产品的有希望的候选者，提供美容和抗qs特性。
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Somalia's Ebola preparedness and cross-border risk following the recent 2025 DRC outbreak 索马里在最近的2025年刚果民主共和国疫情爆发后的埃博拉防范和跨界风险
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101709
Abdirasak Sharif Ali , Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed
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Prevalence and characterization of bacterial rectal colonization patterns in pediatric patients: A cross-sectional study 儿科患者直肠细菌定植模式的患病率和特征：一项横断面研究
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101707
Aynaa Al-Khatib , Amal Naous , Elie Salem Sokhn

Background

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern requiring ongoing surveillance to determine its extent and associated factors. This study evaluates bacterial isolates from pediatric patients in terms of distribution, resistance mechanisms, and demographic/clinical correlations.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, after obtaining parental assent, rectal swabs were aseptically collected from children by pediatric doctors at Healthcare Centers in Beirut. Necessary data were collected through validated questionnaires provided to parents. Bacterial identification was performed using standard culture, isolation, and biochemical techniques. Susceptibility of bacterial strains was studied using antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Finally, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was used to characterize resistance genes. Associations between resistance phenotypes and sample characteristics were assessed using chi-square or Fisher's exact test, as appropriate.

Results

Among 118 rectal isolates, Escherichia coli predominated (75.4 %), followed by other Enterobacterales and Staphylococci. Overall, 31.36 % of isolates harbored a major resistance mechanism (ESBL, AmpC, CRE, or MRSA), with ESBL-producing E. coli being the most frequent (22 %) and blaCTX-M detected in the majority of ESBL isolates. Previous antacid intake was the only characteristic significantly associated with resistance phenotypes (p = 0.03). AmpC, CRE, and MRSA remained relatively infrequent but represented clinically important resistance mechanisms.

Conclusion

Rectal colonization with multidrug-resistant organisms was frequent, driven mainly by ESBL-producing, blaCTX-M–positive E. coli, while AmpC, CRE, and MRSA were less common but remained important resistance mechanisms. The association between resistance phenotypes and prior antacid use highlights the need for larger pediatric surveillance studies and careful evaluation of antacid and antibiotic use in this population.
抗生素耐药性是一个主要的公共卫生问题，需要持续监测以确定其程度和相关因素。本研究评估了从儿童患者中分离的细菌分布、耐药机制和人口统计学/临床相关性。方法在这项横断面研究中，在获得父母同意后，由贝鲁特医疗中心的儿科医生无菌收集儿童直肠拭子。通过向家长提供有效的问卷收集必要的数据。采用标准培养、分离和生化技术进行细菌鉴定。采用药敏试验研究菌株的药敏性。最后，采用聚合酶链反应（PCR）对耐药基因进行鉴定。使用卡方检验或Fisher精确检验评估抗性表型与样本特征之间的关联。结果118株直肠分离菌中以大肠杆菌为主（75.4%），其余肠杆菌和葡萄球菌次之。总体而言，31.36%的分离株具有主要耐药机制（ESBL、AmpC、CRE或MRSA），其中产生ESBL的大肠杆菌最为常见（22%），在大多数ESBL分离株中检测到blaCTX-M。既往抗酸剂摄入量是唯一与耐药表型显著相关的特征（p = 0.03）。AmpC、CRE和MRSA仍然相对少见，但它们代表了临床上重要的耐药机制。结论多药耐药菌直肠定植较为常见，主要由产esbl、blactx - m阳性大肠杆菌驱动，而AmpC、CRE和MRSA虽不常见，但仍是重要的耐药机制。耐药表型与既往使用抗酸药之间的关联突出表明，需要进行更大规模的儿科监测研究，并仔细评估该人群中抗酸药和抗生素的使用情况。
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Delftia spp as Opportunistic Pathogens: a narrative review Delftia spp作为机会致病菌：叙述性回顾
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101705
Michael P. Ryan , J. Tony Pembroke
Non-fermenting Gram-negative bacteria pose a considerable challenge in medical settings and are increasingly implicated in infections in these settings. Many are opportunistic pathogens that primarily affect patients with other acute or chronic health conditions. Among them, Delftia species—particularly Delftia acidovorans - have traditionally been regarded as of limited clinical relevance. However, a comprehensive literature review has identified 175 reported cases of Delftia infections, with D. acidovorans accounting the majority cases (87.4 %). Bacteraemia was the most commonly associated condition, reported in 23 cases (13.1 %) with other infections such as pneumonia (9.8 %), sepsis (3.4 %) and peritonitis (2.9 %) also being prominent. The findings suggested that the antibiotics ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin and imipenem are usually effective in treating Delftia infections, but that gentamicin should be avoided. These findings suggest that while Delftia spp. may not be a widespread pathogen awareness and appropriate diagnostic recognition are required.
非发酵革兰氏阴性菌在医疗环境中构成了相当大的挑战，并越来越多地涉及这些环境中的感染。许多是机会性病原体，主要影响其他急性或慢性健康状况的患者。其中，Delftia物种，特别是Delftia酸多夫，传统上被认为是有限的临床相关性。然而，一项全面的文献综述已经确定了175例Delftia感染报告病例，其中大多数病例为酸性多弧菌（87.4%）。菌血症是最常见的相关疾病，报告了23例（13.1%），其他感染如肺炎（9.8%）、败血症（3.4%）和腹膜炎（2.9%）也很突出。研究结果表明，抗生素头孢他啶、环丙沙星和亚胺培南通常对德尔菲特感染有效，但应避免使用庆大霉素。这些发现表明，虽然代尔夫蒂亚可能不是一种广泛的病原体意识和适当的诊断识别是必要的。
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Unveiling the presence of ESBL-producing coliform bacteria in the aquaculture system of Cumilla District of Bangladesh 揭示了孟加拉国Cumilla地区水产养殖系统中产生esbl的大肠菌群的存在
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101706
Rakibul Islam , Nazia Afrin , Md Shakhawate Hossain
The increasing use of antibiotics in aquaculture has raised global concerns about the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic environments.

Objectives

This study investigated the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing coliform bacteria and their antibiotic resistance profiles in aquaculture systems across six Upazilas of the Cumilla district of Bangladesh.

Methods

Water quality parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and ammonia) were measured with HACH kits. Bacterial isolates were screening through culture dependent methods and biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibilities were tested by disc diffusion method and resistant genes were identified using qPCR. Isolates ESBL were confirmed by double disc synergy test (DDST).

Results

Microbiological analysis revealed significant variation in the bacterial contamination across sites. The most dominant bacteria were Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., and Salmonella spp. All isolates were resistant to multiple antibiotics and multi-drug resistance index (MDRI) values exceeded the threshold 0.2. Isolates showed higher resistance against β-lactam antibiotics. Phenotypic ESBL testing identified 34.3 % of isolates as ESBL producers. The qPCR analysis confirmed the presence of multiple antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), including bla SHV, bla TEM, bla CMY, bla CTX-M15, Sul1, Sul2, and tetracycline resistance genes, along with mobile genetic elements (MGEs) such as TSO.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that aquaculture environments in the Cumilla District may serve as a significant reservoir of multi-drug resistant and ESBL-producing coliform bacteria. Responsible antibiotic practices and regular surveillance are necessary to limit the spread of AMR in the aquaculture industry of Bangladesh.
水产养殖中抗生素使用的增加引起了全球对水生环境中抗菌素耐药性（AMR）的出现和传播的关注。目的调查孟加拉国Cumilla地区6个Upazilas水产养殖系统中产生广谱β-内酰胺酶（ESBL）的大肠菌群的存在及其抗生素耐药性。方法采用HACH试剂盒测定水质参数（pH、溶解氧、温度、氨）。通过培养依赖法和生化试验筛选分离菌株。采用圆盘扩散法检测药敏，qPCR法鉴定耐药基因。采用双盘协同试验（DDST）对分离株进行鉴定。结果微生物学分析显示不同部位的细菌污染存在显著差异。优势菌为大肠埃希菌、克雷伯氏菌、肠杆菌和沙门氏菌，对多种抗生素均有耐药，多药耐药指数（MDRI）均超过阈值0.2。分离株对β-内酰胺类抗生素有较高的耐药性。表型ESBL检测鉴定34.3%的分离株为ESBL生产者。qPCR分析证实存在多种抗生素耐药基因（ARGs），包括bla SHV、bla TEM、bla CMY、bla CTX-M15、Sul1、Sul2和四环素耐药基因，以及TSO等移动遗传元件（MGEs）。结论Cumilla地区的水产养殖环境可能是多药耐药和产esbl大肠菌群的重要宿主。负责任的抗生素做法和定期监测对于限制抗生素耐药性在孟加拉国水产养殖业的传播是必要的。
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Persistent signals from MERS-CoV in 2025: surveillance gaps, clinical heterogeneity, and preparedness priorities 2025年中东呼吸综合征冠状病毒的持续信号：监测差距、临床异质性和防范重点
IF 5.4 Q2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
New Microbes and New Infections
Pub Date : 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101704
Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq , Abdullah M. Assiri
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