Phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Escherichia coli with non-susceptibility to quinolones isolated from environmental samples on pig farms

Phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Escherichia coli with non-susceptibility to quinolones isolated from environmental samples on pig farms

Abstract Background In the last decade, the growth of the pig-farming industry has led to an increase in antibiotic use, including several used in human medicine, e.g. (fluoro)quinolones. Data from several studies suggest that there is a link between the agricultural use of antibiotics and the preva...

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Main Authors: Patrick Kindle, Katrin Zurfluh, Magdalena Nüesch-Inderbinen, Sereina von Ah, Xaver Sidler, Roger Stephan, Dolf Kümmerlen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Fluoroquinolones
Pigs
Escherichia coli
Genotypes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40813-019-0116-y

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