The Global Rise of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli in the Livestock Sector: A Five-Year Overview.
Animals (Basel)
; 14(17)2024 Aug 27.
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ABSTRACT
ß-lactam antibiotics are a key element in the treatment of bacterial infections. However, the excessive use of these antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of ß-lactam-resistant enterobacteria, including Escherichia coli. One of the main challenges facing the public health sector is antibacterial resistance (ABR), mainly due to limited options in its pharmacological treatment. Currently, extended-spectrum ß-lactamases (ESBLs) present an alarming situation, as there is an increase in morbidity and mortality rates, prolonged hospital stays, and increased costs for sanitary supplies, which involve not only humans but also the environment and animals, especially animals destined for food production. This review presents an analysis of the prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli and its distribution in different animal sources throughout the world, providing an understanding of the association with resistance and virulence genes, as well as perceiving the population structure of E. coli.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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Animals (Basel)
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
México