Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Among Humans, Beef Cattle, and Abattoir Environments in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Beef cattle, one of the food-producing animals, are linked to humans through a shared environment and the food chain as a major source of animal protein. Antimicrobial drugs are readily accessible for use in food animal production in Nigeria. Beef cattle and abattoir environments harbor pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) which have developed resistance to antimicrobial agents used for prophylaxis or treatment. This study investigated the zoonotic transmission of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing E. coli (ESBL-EC) among humans, beef cattle, and abattoir environments in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria.

Materials and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among abattoir workers, beef cattle, and abattoir environments

SUBMITTER: Aworh MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021871 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature