Investigation of urban birds as source of β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in Marseille city, France

Investigation of urban birds as source of β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in Marseille city, France

Abstract Background We investigate here the presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from stool samples of yellow-legged gulls and chickens (n = 136) in urban parks and beaches of Marseille, France. Bacterial isolation was performed on selective media, including MacConkey agar with ceftriax...

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Main Authors: Edgarthe Priscilla Ngaiganam, Isabelle Pagnier, Wafaa Chaalal, Thongpan Leangapichart, Selma Chabou, Jean-Marc Rolain, Seydina Mouhamadou Diene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Chickens
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL)
Marseille
Pigeons
Urban birds
Yellow-legged gulls
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0486-9

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