Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inappropriate use of antimicrobial agents in animal production has led to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens. Transmission of AMR foodborne pathogens from reservoirs, particularly chickens to the human population does occur. Recently, we reported that occupational exposure was a risk factor for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (E. coli) among poultry-workers. Here we determined the prevalence and genetic relatedness among MDR E. coli isolated from poultry-workers, chickens, and poultry environments in Abuja, Nigeria. This study was conducted to address the gaps identified by the Nigerian AMR situation analysis.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among poultry-workers, chickens, and poultry farm/live bird ma

SUBMITTER: Aworh MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7988975 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature