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ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2026

Molecular Screening and Antibiogram Profile of Multidrug-Resistant Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated From Retail Chicken Meat.

Sakibul Haque Zilon, Hemayet Hossain, Md Shahidur Rahman Chowdhury, Sojib Ahmed, Asikur Rahman, Sumaya Shargin Khan, Margia Akter, Bashudeb Paul, Mohammad Ali Zinnah, Monira Noor and 2 more

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Sakibul Haque ZilonDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7526-7685
Hemayet HossainDepartment of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Teesta University, Rangpur, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9785-2549
Md Shahidur Rahman ChowdhuryDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0210-6581
Sojib AhmedDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1186-973X
Asikur RahmanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4605-5744
Sumaya Shargin KhanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9390-4401
Margia AkterDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4118-0784
Bashudeb PaulDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4407-168X
Mohammad Ali ZinnahDepartment of Microbiology and Public Health, Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1402-3660
Monira NoorDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9435-113X
Md Mahfujur RahmanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2062-8471
Md Masudur RahmanDepartment of Pathology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7095-9303

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Abstract

backgroundEnteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) contamination of retail chicken meat is a significant cause of public health concern among susceptible groups like children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

objectivesThe current research was conducted to identify the prevalence, genotypic pattern and drug resistance of multidrug-resistant EPEC (MDR-EPEC) in chicken meat during January to June 2024 in Kuliarchar and Bhairab upazilas, Bangladesh.

methodsA total of 140 retail chicken meat samples were collected from Kuliarchar and Bhairab upazilas between January and June 2024. The isolates were confirmed by primary culture, biochemical reactions, and molecular confirmation by PCR employing phoA and eaeA genes. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted using disk diffusion as per the CLSI 2020 standard.

resultsOverall prevalence of E. coli was 68.6% (95% CI: 60.2-76.2) and was found to be higher in Bhairab (81.6%) compared to Kuliarchar (47.2%). 8.6% of these were found to be EPEC. All the retrieved EPEC were resistant to ampicillin, and 91.7% were resistant to ceftazidime and gentamicin. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and ciprofloxacin were the most effective antimicrobials. All EPEC isolates (n = 12) exhibited resistance to three or more antimicrobial classes and were therefore classified as multidrug-resistant. Genotypic analysis showed high prevalence of bla

conclusionsThe findings justify stricter food safety controls, effective use of antibiotics and proper hygiene to provide for the avoidance of the dissemination of MDR-EPEC through infected chicken meat and public health safety.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialEnteropathogenic Escherichia coliFood MicrobiologyMeatAnimalsBangladeshChickensMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPrevalenceAnti-Bacterial Agentsantimicrobial resistancechicken meatEscherichia colifoodborne pathogenMDR‐EPEC

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