Pooled prevalence of Escherichia coli phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles in poultry: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Escherichia coli is a zoonotic bacterium, and its resistance to antimicrobials has become an increasing problem in global health. This study aimed to determine the phenotypic and genotypic pooled prevalence of E. coli with antimicrobial resistance profiles in poultry through systematic review and meta-analysis. Articles available in scientific databases from years 2017 to 2024 were evaluated. Overall, 18 studies were included in the meta-analysis and prevalence of E. coli resistance in poultry. Estimated by the random effects model, the pooled prevalence of resistance to at least one antibiotic in E. coli isolated from poultry samples was 76.96% (95% CI = 48.74-92.15%), and multidrug-resistant isolates of 89.44% (95% CI = 75.51-95.88%). The highest prevalence was to nalidixic acid (86.67%;

SUBMITTER: Sousa DLC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11885201 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature