Research Note: Characterization of antibiotic resistant phenotypes and linked genes of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from healthy broiler chickens, Karnataka, India

It is well known by now that Antibiotic resistance (ABR), is not only confined to humans, but also drastically impacts animal health, and the environment. The issue of frequent usage of antibiotics in animals made a huge contribution to the existing situation. These are being used as a prophylactic measure…

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Market Chickens as a Source of Antibiotic-Resistant Escherichia coli in a Peri-Urban Community in Lima, Peru

The misuse of antibiotics in animals, especially in low and middle income countries is largely due to poor regulations. This results in the increased emergence and dissemination of antibiotic resistance bacteria and genes (ARGs) in animal and animal products. Sadly, these resistant strains can be transmitted from animals to humans through…

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