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ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2025

Bacterial Genomics for National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Cambodia.

Christina Yek, Chanthap Lon, Sophana Chea, Sreyngim Lay, Meng Heng Oum, Gechlang Tang, Chansothea Lon, Andrea R Pacheco, Ian Drobish, Reagan Stuehser and 16 more

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  3. Genomic insights into extended-spectrumJournal of medical microbiology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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26 authors.

Christina YekInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID 0000-0001-8293-3901
Chanthap LonInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sophana CheaInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.ORCID 0000-0003-3187-3691
Sreyngim LayInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Meng Heng OumInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Gechlang TangInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Chansothea LonInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Andrea R PachecoInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Ian DrobishCritical Care Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Reagan StuehserInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sokna LyInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Ratanak SathInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Malin SrouenDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Preah Kossomak Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Chamrouen BinDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Siem Reap Hospital, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Chanthou ChakDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Takeo Provincial Hospital, Takeo, Cambodia.
Sosorphea SeangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Takeo Provincial Hospital, Takeo, Cambodia.
Viso SreyDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, National Pediatric Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Bunna ChhorDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, National Pediatric Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Somary NhemDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Kampong Cham Provincial Hospital, Kampong Cham, Cambodia.
Sivhour ChiekDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Battambang Provincial Referral Hospital, Battambang, Cambodia.
Rina DorkDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Battambang Provincial Referral Hospital, Battambang, Cambodia.
John P DekkerBacterial Pathogenesis and Antimicrobial Resistance Unit, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Heng SengCommunicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sidonn KrangCommunicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sovann LyCommunicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Jessica E ManningInternational Center of Excellence in Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Funding

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation OPP1211806National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNIH HHS
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often relies on poorly resourced laboratory processes. Centralized sequencing was combined with cloud-based, open-source bioinformatics solutions for national AMR surveillance in Cambodia.

methodsBlood cultures growing gram-negative bacteria were collected at 6 Cambodian hospitals (January 2021 to October 2022). Isolates were obtained from pure plate growth and shotgun DNA sequencing performed in country. Using public nucleotide and protein databases, reads were aligned for pathogen identification and AMR gene characterization. Multilocus sequence typing was performed on whole-genome assemblies and haplotype clusters compared against published genomes.

resultsGenes associated with acquired resistance to fluoroquinolones were identified in 59%, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole in 45%, and aminoglycosides in 52% of 715 isolates. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase encoding genes were identified in 34% isolates, most commonly blaCTX-M-15, blaCTX-M-27, and blaCTX-M-55 in Escherichia coli sequence types 131 and 1193. Carbapenemase genes were identified in 12% isolates, most commonly blaOXA-23, blaNDM-1, blaOXA-58, and blaOXA-66 in Acinetobacter species. Phylogenetic analysis revealed clonal strains of Acinetobacter baumannii, representing suspected nosocomial outbreaks, and genetic clusters of quinolone-resistant typhoidal Salmonella and extended-spectrum β-lactamase E. coli cases suggesting community transmission.

conclusionsWith accessible sequencing platforms and bioinformatics solutions, bacterial genomics can supplement AMR surveillance in LMICs.

Indexed as

Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialGenome, BacterialGenomicsGram-Negative BacteriaBacterial Proteinsbeta-LactamasesCambodiaHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMultilocus Sequence TypingWhole Genome SequencingAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial Proteinsbeta-Lactamasesbacterial resistanceCambodiagenomic surveillanceoutbreak investigationresistance genes

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PMID39163245
PMCPMC12526891

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