Multidrug resistance in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolated from broiler chickens at slaughter
Broiler chickens and derived products are a key source of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in humans.This pathotype is responsible for causing severe episodes of diarrhea, which can progress to systemic complications.A rapid and accurate diagnosis of the disease, and early treatment of the infection with antimicrobials, can prevent it