Characterization of antimicrobial resistance profiles in Escherichia coli isolated from captive mammals in Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study focuses on the AMR profiles in E. coli isolated from captive mammals at EcoZoo San Martín, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador, highlighting the role of wildlife as reservoirs of resistant bacteria.

Aims

The aim of this research is to investigate the antimicrobial resistance profiles of E. coli strains isolated from various species of captive mammals, emphasizing the potential zoonotic risks and the necessity for integrated AMR management strategies.

Materials & methods

A total of 189 fecal samples were collected from 70 mammals across 27 species. These samples were screened for E. coli, resulting in 90 identified strains. The resistance profiles of these strains to 16 antibiotics, including 10 β-lactams and 6 non-β-lactams, were determined using the di

SUBMITTER: Medina A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253296 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature