Exploring the Interconnectedness of E. coli Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry, Human Health, and Environmental Factors in Bangladesh: A Review | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 15 June 2025 PDF (399.31 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review Artical | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.384337.2841 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Syidul Islam 1; Md. Ashraful Islam 2; Sharmin Sultana1; Mohammad Mahbub Hasan3; Md Ashabur Rahman3; Md Zulfekar Ali 4; Md. Hafizur Rahman5; Razia Khatun  2
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| 1Farming System Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh. | ||||
| 2Farming System Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341 | ||||
| 3Transboundary Animal Diseases Research Center, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh. | ||||
| 4Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh | ||||
| 5Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Escherichia coli (E. coli) incidence and antimicrobial resistance patterns in poultry farms across Bangladesh appear to be a multifaceted challenge with significant implications for poultry, human health, and environmental integrity. A review and search were conducted to analyze the studies reporting on the prevalence rates, responsible isolates, and resistance patterns to frequently applied antibiotics of E. coli in the poultry industry in Bangladesh. Relevant literature was sourced from different databases. A total of 95 studies were considered to meet the inclusion criteria, comprising data from commercial and backyard poultry farms. This review synthesizes the prevalence of E. coli infection ranges from 34 – 100 % in broilers, 56 – 80 % in layers, and 58 – 78 % in overall poultry observed in different research. It was also found that antibiotic sensitivity to E. coli is decreasing day by day. On the contrary, the resistance gene is increasing in poultry, thus E. coli resistance is found at higher levels. A notable correlation between Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) patterns observed in poultry and those remarked in human clinical isolates highlights the potential for transmission to humans through direct exposure or ingesting contaminated products. This Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to human health, along with the environment and other living beings. Addressing these challenges requires a coordinated effort to involve policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and relevant livestock experts. Therefore, strategies should focus on promoting responsible antibiotic use in poultry, enhancing biosecurity measures, and implementing robust surveillance programs. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| AMR; Bangladesh; E. coli; poultry; public health | ||||
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