Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Commensal <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. Isolates from Turkeys in Hungarian Poultry Farms Between 2022 and 2023.

ABSTRACT: Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a serious global challenge in the 21st century. Poultry, including turkeys, are a vital source of animal-derived protein worldwide. Commensal bacterial strains in poultry can act as reservoirs for AMR, making monitoring them crucial for both veterinary and public health. Enterococcus species are emerging pathogens, particularly in severe nosocomial infections. Methods: This study aimed to assess the resistance profiles of commensal Enterococcus strains isolated (n = 470) from large-scale turkey flocks in Hungary. From each animal, two swab samples were collected: one from the oropharyngeal region near the tracheal entrance and one from the cloaca. The samples were subsequently processed, and the minimu

SUBMITTER: Kerek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12024081 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature