OCCURANCE OF KLEBSIELLA SPP. IN POULTRY: A POTENTIAL THREAT AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH | ||||
Journal of the Egyptian Veterinary Medical Association | ||||
Volume 76, Issue 1, April 2016, Page 89-92 PDF (327.63 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Research Articles | ||||
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Abstract | ||||
The aim of the current study is to investigate the occurrence of Klebsiella spp. in poultry in Egypt. Methods and findings: Two hundred fifty chicken specimens were collected and cultured. Klebsiella spp. were isolated and identified. Results: 30/250 (12%) Klebsiella isolates could be recovered. Conclusions: The isolation of Klebsiella spp. from poultry highlights their possible role in the epidemiology of such pathogens. | ||||
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