Antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolates obtained from animals, food, and humans in Spain.

  1. Sáenz, Y. 1
  2. Zarazaga, M. 1
  3. Brias, L. 1
  4. Lantero, M. 2
  5. Ruiz-Larrea, F. 1
  6. Torres, C. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Hospital San Pedro
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    Hospital San Pedro

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/031va0421

Journal:
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

ISSN: 0924-8579

Year of publication: 2001

Volume: 18

Issue: 4

Pages: 353-358

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/S0924-8579(01)00422-8 PMID: 11691568 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-0034749482 WoS: WOS:000172076600006 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

Antibiotic resistance was investigated in 474 Escherichia coli isolates recovered from animal faeces (broilers, pigs, pets, bulls and horses), human faeces (patients and healthy volunteers) and food products of animal origin. E. coli isolates (3260) recovered from human significant infectious samples were also included. There was a high frequency of nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin and gentamicin resistance in E. coli isolates from broilers (88, 38 and 40%, respectively), and from foods (53, 13 and 17%). High levels of resistance to trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole and tetracycline have been found in E. coli isolates from broilers, pigs and foods. These data raise important questions about the potential impact of antibiotic use in animals and the possible entry of resistant pathogens into the food chain. © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. and International Society of Chemotherapy. All rights reserved.