July 25, 2025Open Access

Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns of E. coli Isolated from Barn Swallow Droppings in Bushenyi and Sheema Towns, Uganda

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Detection of antibiotic resistance in E. coli from barn swallow droppings reveals ecological threats.
Among 58 samples, 21 (36.2%) were positive for E. coli, with high resistance to common antibiotics.
Resistance profiles included 85.7% to erythromycin and 71.4% to ceftazidime, with some multi-drug resistance observed.
Findings highlight a health risk of antibiotic resistance transmission from wild birds to human populations in Uganda.

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Analysis of E. coli resistance showed 36.2% positivity in barn swallow droppings, indicating significant transmission risks to humans.

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