Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance

Abstract art of chickens interlaced with DNA strands highlighting virulence genes and antibiotic resistance in a blue and green color scheme

Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Gene Profiles in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli from Qatar’s Poultry

February 2, 2024 Alexander Lowell Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance, Escherichia coli, Poultry Industry, Public Health, Virulence Gene Detection

This study examines antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in Escherichia coli from broiler chickens in Qatar, revealing high resistance and suggesting the need for monitoring antibiotic use.

An artistic representation of a rural Ghanaian landscape showing a hospital and poultry farms with abstract symbols indicating the flow of antibiotic-resistant bacteria between them

Epidemiology Insights

Exploring the Link Between Poultry Farms and Antibiotic Resistance in Rural Ghana

December 19, 2023December 20, 2023 Evelynn Hartmann Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance, Escherichia coli, Molecular Epidemiology, Public Health, Whole Genome Sequencing

A study in rural Ghana reveals a high prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in both humans and poultry, suggesting a potential transmission route between the two populations.

A stylized depiction of a city's sewage system on a microscope slide, illustrating varying levels of E. coli antibiotic resistance with glowing points

Research Highlight

Monitoring Antibiotic Resistance in E. Coli Through Sewage Analysis

December 19, 2023January 30, 2024 Priya Singh Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance, Escherichia coli, Public Health, Sewage Analysis

A study demonstrates the potential of sewage analysis as a cost-effective method to monitor antibiotic resistance in E. coli, reflecting local clinical resistance trends.