Genetic characterization of third- or fourth-generation cephalosporin-resistant avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from broilers

The third- or fourth-generation cephalosporins (3GC or 4 GC) are classified as “critically important antimicrobials for human medicine” by WHO, but resistance to these drugs is increasing rapidly in avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC). This study investigated the distribution and genetic characteristics...

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Main Authors: Hyo Jung Kang, Suk-Kyung Lim, Young Ju Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1055320/full