University of Basra master's thesis examines antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli
A master's thesis at the University of Basra's College of Veterinary Medicine investigated the increasing resistance of Escherichia coli to the antibiotic colistin and other antibiotics.
The thesis, submitted by researcher Mariam Essam Abdullah, aimed to assess colistin resistance rates and identify its patterns by detecting associated genes such as mcr-3, blaCTX-M-1, and blaTEM.
After analyzing human, animal and environmental samples, the thesis concluded that there are alarming rates of resistance and the possibility of transferring resistance genes between humans, animals and the environment.
The thesis recommended the need to activate resistance monitoring programs and rationalize the use of antibiotics in the veterinary and medical sectors.
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