Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Pigs and Pork Meat in the European Union

The aim of this article is to review the fast and worldwide distribution of ESBL enzymes and to describe the role of the pork production chain as a reservoir and transmission route of ESBL-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and ESBLs in the European Union (EU). The use of β-lactam antibio...

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Main Authors: Ieva Bergšpica, Georgia Kaprou, Elena A. Alexa, Miguel Prieto, Avelino Alvarez-Ordóñez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
EU
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/10/678