Antimicrobial Resistance in Waterfowl Salmonella in Hungary
Author Information
Author(s): Kerek Ádám, Szabó Ábel, Jerzsele Ákos, Ebani Valentina Virginia
Primary Institution: University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
Hypothesis
The study aimed to determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of avian pathogenic Salmonella strains in waterfowl and compare these findings with human resistance data.
Conclusion
The study found significant levels of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella strains from ducks and geese, highlighting the need for better monitoring and regulation in the waterfowl sector.
Supporting Evidence
- 57.7% of duck strains showed resistance to potentiated sulfonamides.
- 28.8% of duck strains were resistant to doxycycline.
- 25% of duck strains exhibited resistance to cefotaxime.
- 52.6% of geese strains showed resistance to potentiated sulfonamides.
- Resistance to ciprofloxacin was only observed in ducks at 2.0%.
- Resistance levels for amoxicillin were significantly lower in ducks and geese compared to humans.
Takeaway
This study looked at how resistant Salmonella bacteria are in ducks and geese in Hungary, showing that many of them are resistant to important antibiotics.
Methodology
The study analyzed 71 Salmonella strains using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method to assess antibiotic resistance.
Limitations
The study had a relatively small sample size, particularly for geese, and limited geographical distribution.
Participant Demographics
The strains were collected from ducks (n=52) and geese (n=19) across 29 settlements in Hungary.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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