Effect of subinhibitory exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds on the ciprofloxacin susceptibility of Escherichia coli strains in animal husbandry

Effect of subinhibitory exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds on the ciprofloxacin susceptibility of Escherichia coli strains in animal husbandry

Abstract Background Quaternary ammonium compound based disinfectants are commonly used in pig and poultry husbandry to maintain farm hygiene. However, studies have shown that subinhibitory concentrations of these disinfectants may increase antibiotic resistance. Investigation of antibiotic susceptib...

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Main Authors: H. Maertens, K. Demeyere, K. De Reu, J. Dewulf, D. Vanhauteghem, E. Van Coillie, E. Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Biocide exposure
Antibiotic susceptibility
Viability
Culturability
Benzalkonium chloride
Ciprofloxacin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-020-01818-3

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