Poultry farms as reservoirs of azole-resistant fungi: Occupational health risks in agricultural facilities.

ABSTRACT: The intensification of poultry farming has raises concerns regarding microbial contamination and antifungal resistance, particularly involving Aspergillus fumigatus, a key pathogen presenting clinical relevance. This study aims to present the first in-depth evaluation of environmental conditions, airborne particles, microbial contamination, and fungal resistance to azole drugs in poultry farm environments. A multi-approach sampling strategy (passive and active sampling methods) was conducted throughout the poultry production cycle. Microbial characterization was performed, combining culture-dependent methods and molecular techniques with a focus on fungal diversity and azole resistance. Bacteria and fungal loads indoors exceed the outdoor levels in 80.85 % (n = 38/47) and 78.

SUBMITTER: Gomes B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature