Prevalence and distribution of bla<inf>CTX-M</inf>, bla<inf>SHV</inf>, bla<inf>TEM</inf> genes in extended- spectrum β- lactamase- producing E. coli isolates from broiler farms in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Romeo S. Gundran, Paul A. Cardenio, Marvin A. Villanueva, Fredelon B. Sison, Carolyn C. Benigno, Kwanchai Kreausukon, Duangporn Pichpol, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85069268475&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/65894
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide problem causing serious health threats. Escherichia coli is one of the most important bacteria that causes resistance problem. These bacteria produce an enzyme called extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) that allows it to become resistant to a wide...