Molecular detection of integrons in Escherichia coli isolates obtained from raw chicken meat

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the presence of integron-producing E. coli in animal-derived foods, specifically raw chicken meat. Out of 63 isolates, 42 E. coli isolates tested positive for Class 1 integron integrase (intI1). Class 1 integron are highly capable of lateral DNA transfer, allowing them to move into a variety of commensal and pathogenic bacteria and accumulate a diverse array of antibiotic resistance genes.