Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli isolated from backyard chicken in and around ambo, Central Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Escherichia coli is bacteria that exist as commensal in the intestine of animals and humans, but pathogenic strains cause disease in chickens. The development of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli is one of major concern worldwide. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November, 2015 to April, 2016 in and around Ambo town on backyard chicken with the objectives of isolating E. coli from selected visceral organs, assessment of potential risk factor and determination of antimicrobial resistance pattern of the isolates.

Results

The overall isolation rate of E. coli was 11.5% (80/694) [95% CI: 9.64-14.61] and 32.5% (62/191) [95% CI: 25.39-39.09] at organ and chicken level, respectively. E. coli isolation rate was 15.2% (29/191), 13.6% (27/191), 6.3% (12/191) and

SUBMITTER: Sarba EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6417126 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature