Gut Microbiome Characterisation of Chrysomya megacephala: Isolation, Identification, Antibiotic Profiling, and Initial Documentation of Leclercia adecarboxylata from the Fly
- Title
- Gut Microbiome Characterisation of Chrysomya megacephala: Isolation, Identification, Antibiotic Profiling, and Initial Documentation of Leclercia adecarboxylata from the Fly
- Creator
- Nair B.M.; Tomson M.
- Description
- Chrysomya megacephala, known for its vector potential, harbors a diverse microbiota crucial in understanding disease transmission dynamics. Herein, we report the first documentation of Leclercia adecarboxylata isolated from C. megacephala. L. adecarboxylata is an Enterobacteriaceae, gram-negative bacillus that cause infections in human and animals. Additionally, we have reported the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis from C. megacepahala. The study carried out the antibiotic profiling and hemolytic assays, which revealed distinct resistance patterns and virulence characteristics, shedding light on potential public health implications. L. adecarboxylata, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis showed positive result for hemolysis and in terms of antibiotic resistance P. aeruginosa strains showed resistance to Amoxicillin, Ampicillin and Tetracycline while, E. faecalis showed resistance towards Streptomycin and Tetracycline. However, L. adecarboxylata showed sensitivity to all antibiotics. This study was conducted from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and this is the first of its kind of study from the region to analyse the vector potential of C. megacephala. These findings underscore the significance of comprehensive microbiological investigations in vector-borne disease surveillance and management strategies. The Author(s) 2024.
- Source
- Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, Vol-18, No. 4, pp. 2446-2461.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
- Subject
- Antibiotic Resistance; Calliphoridae; Chrysomya megacephala; Hemolysis; Leclercia adecarboxylata
- Coverage
- Nair B.M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Tomson M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India
- Rights
- All Open Access; Gold Open Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 9737510
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Nair B.M.; Tomson M., “Gut Microbiome Characterisation of Chrysomya megacephala: Isolation, Identification, Antibiotic Profiling, and Initial Documentation of Leclercia adecarboxylata from the Fly,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 25, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/12633.