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Sep 2026
Whole-genome sequencing uncovers chromosomal and plasmid-borne multidrug resistance and virulence genes in poultry-associated Escherichia coli isolate from Nigeria
Unregulated antibiotic use in poultry farming contributes to the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, posing risks to human, animal, and environmental health. Whole-genome sequencing, combined with antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), enables detailed characterization of resistance...
C. Ejikeugwu, C. Edeh, E. Nwakaeze et al.
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