The emergence and dissemination of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing
Escherichia coli is a global health issue. Food-producing animals, including pigs, are …

The prevalence of multidrug resistant, extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing
Enterobacteriaceae is increasing worldwide. The present study aimed to provide an …

Chicken and pork are the most frequently consumed meat products in the Philippines. Swine
and poultry are reared in either commercial farms (CMf) or backyard farms (BYf); the latter …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli
(E. coli). There is rapid increase in antimicrobial resistance in UTIs, also declared as a …

Antimicrobial resistance to quinolones, which constitutes a threat to public health, has been
increasing worldwide. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of quinolone-resistant …

Objectives In this study, the genetic diversity, phylogenetic grouping, antimicrobial
resistance and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) types of Escherichia coli isolates …

Water sources (surface water, drinking water, rivers, and ponds) are significant reservoirs for
transmitting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In addition, these waters are an important public …

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) represent a
threat for failure of empirical antibiotic therapy and are associated with high mortality …

Agricultural production is a major driver of the Philippine economy. Mass production of
animal products, such as livestock and poultry farming, is one of the most prominent players …

Any bacterial infection or inflammation of any part of the urinary system is referred to as a
urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI is among the most common bacterial illnesses that …