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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in chickens prevalence and genetic diversity a systematic review and meta-analaysis.
Clinical evidence update from British poultry science
Clinical Context Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for production animal practice, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated A study published in British poultry science in 2026 evaluated extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in chickens: prevalence and genetic diversity: a systematic review and meta-analaysis..
Key Findings 1. Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) is an important antimicrobial-resistant pathogen in poultry that threatens animal health, food safety and public health. This study reviewed the global prevalence and genetic diversity of ESBL-EC in chickens and compared prevalence across continents and chicken production systems.2. A meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. For…
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