Observational analysis found high prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in urban live bird markets, suggesting significant public health risks.
Key Points
68% of fecal samples were positive for ESBL-E, with urban live bird markets showing a 88% prevalence.
ESBL-producing E. coli was most common at 66%, and multi-drug resistant strains were found in 86% of samples from urban markets.
Investigation of 220 fecal samples from rural and urban settings highlighted critical disparities in antibiotic resistance rates.
Urgent improvements in biosecurity and poultry waste management are needed to reduce the spread of ESBL-E contamination.