Key Findings

The study identified several AMR genes in MDR Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) isolated from diarrheic dogs in Egypt, including bla TEM, bla CTX-M, bla KPC, bla NDM-1, tet A, tet B, sul 1, and qnr A. These genes confer resistance to various antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and quinolones.