Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia coli from Cage Birds in Adana Region, Turkey
KAFKAS UNIVERSITESI VETERINER FAKULTESI DERGISI, vol.24, no.4, pp.613-617, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.9775/kvfd.2018.19731
- Journal Name: KAFKAS UNIVERSITESI VETERINER FAKULTESI DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.613-617
- Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, it was aimed to investigate the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli in caged birds. A total of 139 fecal swab samples were collected from cage birds from 14 different aviaries in Adana. ESBL producing E. coli was detected in 4.3% (n=6) of the fecal samples and these isolates harbored bla(CTX-M-15)gene. ERIC-PCR analysis revealed three different band patterns among the isolates. These results indicate that cage birds are carrier of ESBL-producing E. coli. Therefore, further epidemiological studies are needed to determine the presence of resistant bacteria including ESBL producing E. coli in various animal species.