IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Sujata S. Bhave; Dr. Nitish N. Joat

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Extended-spectrum ?-lactamase (ESBL) - producing Escherichia coli from poultry - A review

Dr. Sujata S. Bhave, Dr. Nitish N. Joat

Abstract :

During the last few decades, Extended–spectrum β–lactamase (ESBL) – producing Escherichia coli has been isolated in humans as well as in livestock, including chickens, and the prevalence has been increased significantly for unidentified reasons. E. coli acts as a major opportunistic pathogen in chickens and has a potential for zoonotic transfer to human beings, ESBL–producing E. coli represents a major risk to poultry production as well as to human health. Here we reviewed the data on some of the existing problems with ESBL–producing E. coli in relation to poultry production, with a focus on chickens. This review highlights the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli of poultry origin in relation to Extended–spectrum β–lactamase (ESBL) – producing Escherichia coli.