The study focuses on genomic analysis of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) and their role in the transmission of antimicrobial resistance via the food chain within the One Health concept. The aim is to investigate the molecular epidemiology of APEC isolates from humans and poultry and to determine which genetic features they share. Analysis of 235 human and 230 poultry genomes revealed the presence of similar sequence types and antibiotic resistance genes in both sets. These findings form the basis for further comparative analysis exploring the relationships between human and poultry isolates and may contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Veronika Illíková’s presentation
