Antimicrobial resistance and mcr-1 gene in Escherichia coli isolated from poultry samples submitted to a bacteriology laboratory in South Africa
Background and Aim: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and recently mobilized colistin resistance (mcr-1) associated colistin resistance among Escherichia coli isolates have been attributed to the overuse of antimicrobials in livestock production. E. coli remains an important pathogen, often associated...
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Language: | English |
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Veterinary World
2021-10-01
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Series: | Veterinary World |
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Online Access: | http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.14/October-2021/12.pdf |