September 10, 2025Open Veterinary JournalOpen Access

Prevalence, antibiogram, and virulence attributes of avian pathogenic E. coli in pigeons

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Isolation of e. coli reached 40% in pigeon samples, indicating significant prevalence of a potential health threat.
Five serotypes were identified, with e. coli O2:H6 being the most common at 26.92%, highlighting a range of virulence attributes.
Tissue specimens were collected from moribund pigeons for analysis, using traditional culture and serological identification methods.
MDR strains showed resistance to several antibiotics, which underscores the need for monitoring APEC carriers among pigeon populations.

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Investigation reveals high prevalence of multidrug-resistant E. coli in pigeons, suggesting broader transmission risks.

Alkhalaf et al. (2025) studied this question.

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