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Genetic relatedness of multidrug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from humans, chickens and poultry environments.
Antimicrobial resistance and infection control - 23 Mar 2021
Aworh Mabel Kamweli, Kwaga Jacob K P, Hendriksen Rene S, Okolocha Emmanuel C, Thakur Siddhartha
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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 reported that occupational exposure was a risk factor for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (E. coli) among...
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