The detection of extensive-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing genes in Escherichia coli strains, isolated from apparently healthy and enteric pet birds.

In this study, totally, 295 cloacal swabs were collected from apparently healthy (195 swabs) and enteric (100 swabs) pet birds. After identification of Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains, to determining the E.