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 repo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00930-x |