Association of intestinal colonization of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in poultry slaughterhouse workers with occupational exposure—A German pilot study

摘要

Background Bacteria that have acquired antimicrobial resistance, in particular ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae , are an important healthcare concern. Therefore, transmission routes and risk factors are of interest, especially for the carriage of ESBL-producing E . coli . Since there is an enhanced risk for pig slaughterhouse employees to carry ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae , associated with animal contact as potential risk factor, the present study investigated the occurrence of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in poultry slaughterhouse employees. Due to the higher level of resistant Enterobacteriaceae in primary poultry production than in pig production, a higher risk of intestinal colonization of poultry slaughterhouse employees was expected.