Intestinal Carriage of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Salmonella enterica from Chickens and Poultry Farmers in Dschang, in the Western Region of Cameroon

Salmonella enterica is the principal causative agent of salmonellosis, a threat to human health. Because its high antimicrobial resistance potential, has become worrisome, mostly in developing countries where hygiene and usage are defective. This study aimed determine epidemiology intestinal carriage Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase producing from chickens poultry farmers Dschang, town western region Cameroon. A total 416 72 were sampled between May October 2020; isolated subjected extended spectrum β-lactamase screening. Logistic regression was used test for statistical associations using p-value ≤0.05. Results this revealed that prevalence 55.77% [51.00; 60.54] 22.22% [12.62; 31.82], respectively. Meanwhile, 23.08% [13.76; 32.40] 5.55% [0.26; 10.84] farmers, The risk factor be lack knowledge by actors livestock industries antibiotic resistance. Chickens, just like represent starting point community which difficult cure; therefore, sensitization breeders an effective tool mitigation burden.