Comparison of antibiotic resistance profiles for Escherichia coli isolated from wild boar and domestic pig fecal samples

Yoo, Sung J.; Sunwoo, Sun Young; Seo, Sang Won; Lyoo, Young S.

doi:2015.55.1.41

Korean J Vet Res > Volume 55(1); 2015 > Article

Original Article

Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 2015;55(1):41-46.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14405/kjvr.2015.55.1.41 Published online March 24, 2015.

Comparison of antibiotic resistance profiles for Escherichia coli isolated from wild boar and domestic pig fecal samples

Sung J. Yoo, Sun Young Sunwoo, Sang Won Seo, Young S. Lyoo

Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University

Abstract

Increasing presence of wild boar around cities and suburban areas is a growing concern with respect to agronomy, environmental ecology, and public safety. In this study, antibiotic resistance profiles of Escherichia (E.) coli isolated from wild boar and domestic pig fecal samples were compared. Eighty E. coli samples were isolated from wild boars. Resistance of the bacteria to 14 common antimicrobial agents used in human and veterinary medicine was evaluated. Ninety-five E. coli isolates from domestic pig farms were used for comparison. Common and distinct antibiotic resistance patterns were observed when comparing wild boar and domestic pig isolates, indicating that wild boars may significantly influence environmental microbiology.

Key Words: antibiotic resistance, domestic pigs, Escherichia coli, feces, wild boar