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Comparative genomics of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli from broilers and humans in Norway.
BMC microbiology - 6 Jul 2024
Slettemeås Jannice Schau, Sekse Camilla, Sunde Marianne, Norström Madelaine, Wester Astrid Louise, Naseer Umaer, Simonsen Gunnar Skov, Ulstad Charlotte Rosenberg, Urdahl Anne Margrete, Lagesen Karin
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BACKGROUND: The usage of fluoroquinolones in Norwegian livestock production is very low, including in broiler production. Historically, quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli (QREC) isolated from Norwegian production animals rarely occur. However, with the introduction of a selective screening method for QREC in the Norwegian monitoring programme for antimicrobial resistance in the veterinary sector in 2014; 89.5%...
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