• Antibiotic sensitivity screening of Klebsiella spp. and Raoultella spp. isolated from marine bivalve molluscs reveal presence of CTX-M-producing K. pneumoniae 

      Håkonsholm, Fredrik; Hetland, Marit A.K.; Svanevik, Cecilie Smith; Sundsfjord, Arnfinn; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Marathe, Nachiket (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-30)
      <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. are a major cause of both nosocomial and community acquired infections, with <i>K. pneumoniae</i> being responsible for most human infections. Although <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. are present in a variety of environments, their distribution in the sea and the associated antibiotic resistance is largely unknown. In order to examine prevalence of <i>K. pneumoniae</i> and related ...
    • Genomic insights into Enterococcus faecium isolates from marine bivalves highlight One Health concerns and healthcare linkages 

      von Barner Tvedegaard Heim, Amalie; Janice, Jessin; Bjørnholt, Jørgen; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Hegstad, Kristin; Svanevik, Cecilie Smith (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-12)
      Enterococci, especially Enterococcus faecium, are one of today’s leading causes of multidrug-resistant infections in hospital settings. The marine environment may harbour enterococci, but its role as an evolutionary niche and as a vector for the spread of enterococci is sparsely investigated. Hence, by applying enterococci in bivalves as a sentinel tool, this study aimed to describe the prevalence ...
    • Insights into the genetic diversity, antibiotic resistance and pathogenic potential of Klebsiella pneumoniae from the Norwegian marine environment using whole-genome analysis 

      Håkonsholm, Fredrik; Hetland, Marit Andrea Klokkhammer; Svanevik, Cecilie Smith; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Löhr, Iren Høyland; Marathe, Nachiket Prakash (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-07)
      Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) can cause hospital- and community acquired infections. Although, Kp is widespread in the environment, very little is known about the genetic diversity and pathogenicity of Kp from the marine environment. The aim of our study was to understand the genetic diversity, resistome and pathogenic potential of 87 Kp isolates from the Norwegian marine environment, using whole-genome ...