Genetic but No Phenotypic Associations between Biocide Tolerance and Antibiotic Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i> from German Broiler Fattening Farms

Genetic but No Phenotypic Associations between Biocide Tolerance and Antibiotic Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i> from German Broiler Fattening Farms

Biocides are frequently applied as disinfectants in animal husbandry to prevent the transmission of drug-resistant bacteria and to control zoonotic diseases. Concerns have been raised, that their use may contribute to the selection and persistence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Especially, ext...

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Main Authors: Alice Roedel, Szilvia Vincze, Michaela Projahn, Uwe Roesler, Caroline Robé, Jens Andre Hammerl, Matthias Noll, Sascha Al Dahouk, Ralf Dieckmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Escherichia coli</i>
biocide tolerance
antibiotic resistance
biocide determinants
virulence
food safety
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/651

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