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ArticleOne health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2026

Genomic insights into carbapenemase- and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing gram-negative bacteria in aquatic and terrestrial animal reservoirs in the United Arab Emirates.

Hazim O Khalifa, Temesgen Mohammed, Hazem Ramadan, Afra Abdalla, Ann Mary Joseph, Natassia Mannina, Uday Kishore, Arve Lee Willingham

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Hazim O KhalifaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Temesgen MohammedDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Hazem RamadanHygiene and Zoonoses Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
Afra AbdallaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Ann Mary JosephDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Natassia ManninaIndependent Researcher, United Arab Emirates.
Uday KishoreDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Arve Lee WillinghamDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

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Abstract

Background: The global spread of carbapenemase- and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Gram-negative bacteria represents a major One Health challenge, driven by interconnected human, animal, and environmental reservoirs. However, genomic data on antimicrobial-resistant bacteria associated with aquatic and terrestrial animals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remain scarce, limiting assessment of their potential role in resistance dissemination. This study investigated the phenotypic and genomic characteristics of resistant Gram-negative bacteria recovered from these animal reservoirs. Methods: Sixty aquarium-associated samples were collected, yielding 69 Gram-negative isolates. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, phenotypic detection of ESBL and carbapenemase activity, molecular screening of resistance genes, and whole-genome sequencing of selected isolates were performed. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted to assess evolutionary relatedness with global strains. Results: The isolates were mainly identified as Conclusion: Aquatic and terrestrial animals in the UAE serve as important reservoirs for clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance. These findings underscore the need for integrated One Health genomic surveillance to mitigate the transboundary spread of high-risk resistant lineages.

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Animal reservoirsAntimicrobial resistanceCarbapenemase-producing bacteriaExtended-spectrum β-lactamasesGenomic surveillanceMobile genetic elementsOne health

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