Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Molecular Identification of Antibiotic Resistance Enteric Bacteria Isolated From Pigeon Feces in the City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Pigeon feces in Jeddah may contribute to the spread of infectious diseases due to their ability to carry a variety of bacteria. A study analyzed enteric bacteria from pigeon feces and their antimicrobial susceptibility, revealing that 28% were Klebsiella pneumoniae, 24% were Enterobacter cloacae, and 48% were Escherichia coli. The study found that 90% of the isolates showed resistance to cefuroxime, 56% to gentamicin, 52% to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, and 100% to meropenem. Monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of these bacteria is crucial to prevent their spread.