Analysis of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from diverse sources, indicating possible horizontal gene transfer.
Key Points
Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from 33.3% of fish, 20% of water, 14% of poultry, and 24% of human samples.
Detection of extensively drug-resistant and multidrug-resistant strains raises significant public health concerns.
Virulence factors and resistance genes were identified through PCR; the blaSHV gene showed close relation among fish, water, and human isolates.
The results suggest possible transmission pathways between environmental sources and humans, emphasizing the need for monitoring.