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This study investigates the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae from quails in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

June 19, 2026MicrobiologyOpenOpen Access

Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Resistance Gene Profiles of Extended‐Spectrum β‐Lactamase‐Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated From Quails in Sylhet, Bangladesh

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This study investigates the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae from quails in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Cross-sectional study conducted with 404 cloacal swabs collected from quails.
Isolates identified using culture, biochemical tests, and PCR.
Antimicrobial susceptibility assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method against 12 antibiotics.
E. coli detected in 63.37% (256/404) samples, with 53.91% as Shiga toxin-producing.
K. pneumoniae confirmed in 11.14% (45) isolates, both pathogens showed 100% resistance to ampicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid.
High prevalence of resistance genes in K. pneumoniae: bla TEM (65.96%) and Multicase MOX (44.68%).

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Cross-sectional study examines antimicrobial resistance in quails, suggesting urgent need for improved health strategies.

Mamun et al. (2026) studied this question.

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