Identification of Escherichia coli from broiler chickens in Jordan, their antimicrobial resistance, gene characterization and the associated risk factors

Identification of Escherichia coli from broiler chickens in Jordan, their antimicrobial resistance, gene characterization and the associated risk factors

Abstract Background Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is the principle cause of colibacillosis affecting poultry. The main challenge to the poultry industry is antimicrobial resistance and the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria that threaten the safety of the food chain. Risk factors a...

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Main Authors: Rekaz A. Ibrahim, Tillie L. Cryer, Shawkat Q. Lafi, Ehab-Abu Basha, Liam Good, Yaser H. Tarazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
APEC
Antimicrobial Resistance
Broiler chickens
Colibacillosis
Risk factors
Jordan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1901-1

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