Extended-Spectrum Cephalosporin-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Enteric Microflora of Wild Ducks.

Authors :: Mathys, Dimitria A.
Mollenkopf, Dixie F.
Nolting, Jacqueline
Bowman, Andrew S.
Wittum, Thomas E.
Daniels, Joshua B.
Source :: Journal of Wildlife Diseases; Jul2017, Vol. 53 Issue 3, p690-694, 5p
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: We tested 772 cloacal swabs from wild ducks to estimate the prevalence of enteric bacteria resistant to extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESC). We found a low prevalence of the important ESC resistance genotypes, bla<subscript>CMY</subscript> (5.7%) and bla<subscript>CTX-M</subscript> (0.3%). This suggests a minor role for wild ducks in the movement of resistant bacteria in the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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