Multidrug Resistance and Virulence Gene Profiles of <i>E. coli</i> in Broiler Chickens: A Study From Noakhali, Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is the primary cause of colibacillosis, a significant bacterial disease in poultry associated with high mortality rates and substantial economic losses. In Bangladesh, the poultry sector is crucial in ensuring food security and supporting livelihoods, yet APEC poses a significant challenge. The extensive use of antibiotics has heightened antimicrobial resistance (AMR), undermining the efficacy of therapeutic alternatives and raising public health issues. The present study assessed the prevalence, AMR, and virulence gene profiles of APEC and their environs (environmental E. coli [EEC]) in Bangladesh. All isolates demonstrated significant resistance, with more than 90% resistant to the most frequently used antibiotics (tetracycline, cipr

SUBMITTER: Uddin MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672072 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature