[Objective] To investigate the antimicrobial resistance phenotypes and genomic characteristics of Salmonella Wandsworth isolates from fecal and bedding samples across four dairy farms in Jiangsu. [Methods] Serotyping was reconfirmed by the slide agglutination method, and antimicrobial susceptibility was determined via the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assay. Whole-genome sequencing was performed, followed by bioinformatics analysis to characterize multilocus sequence typing (MLST) profiles, antimicrobial resistance genes, and virulence genes. A phylogenetic tree was built based on core genome single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to assess genetic homology among strains and elucidate population evolutionary relationships between prevalent strains from diverse sources. [Results] Seven Salmonella Wandsworth isolates were identified, all exhibiting susceptibility to 14 tested antimicrobials. The isolates were identified as ST1498 by MLST, harboring the aminoglycoside resistance gene aac(6')-Iaa and 106 virulence genes spanning eight functional categories. The analysis of SNPs revealed high genetic homogeneity, with six isolates clustering closely and three isolates showing a difference of zero in SNPs. [Conclusion] This study isolated a rare ST1498-type Salmonella Wandsworth from dairy farms in Jiangsu. The isolates demonstrate susceptibility to all tested antimicrobials while harboring a resistance gene and multiple virulence genes. These findings highlight the necessity of enhanced Salmonella surveillance in dairy farms to mitigate potential epidemiological risks.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |