High incidence of Escherichia coli resistance to colistin from chicken farms in Kathmandu Valley

High incidence of Escherichia coli resistance to colistin from chicken farms in Kathmandu Valley

Overusing antimicrobial growth promoters in poultry farming plays a significant role in spreading drug-resistant Escherichia coli. The widespread practice of colistin for any purpose in chickens can potentially disseminate resistant genes from the environment to humans, posing an undeniable threat...

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Main Authors: Kipa Tamrakar, Avina Lama, Binita Dhakal, Luna Adhikari, Megha Shrestha, Jeena Amatya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Biotechnology Society of Nepal 2024-12-01
Series:Nepal Journal of Biotechnology
Subjects:
Chicken
Escherichia coli
Colistin
Resistance
Online Access:https://www.nepjb.com/index.php/NJB/article/view/308
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