OCCURANCE OF KLEBSIELLA SPP. IN POULTRY: A POTENTIAL THREAT AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH

Document Type : Original Research Articles

Abstract

The aim of the current study is to investigate the occurrence of Klebsiella spp. in poultry in Egypt. Methods and findings: Two hundred fifty chicken specimens were collected and cultured. Klebsiella spp. were isolated and identified. Results: 30/250 (12%) Klebsiella isolates could be recovered. Conclusions: The isolation of Klebsiella spp. from poultry highlights their possible role in the epidemiology of such pathogens.

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