Exploring Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli: A Scoping Review Protocol Comparing Antibiotic-free and Conventionally Raised Beef Cattle in North America
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2023-06-20
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Veterinary Medicine, Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary
Abstract
Escherichia coli is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the human and animal gastrointestinal tract. Antibiotic resistance in E. coli is a significant concern in human and veterinary medicine, as it can lead to treatment challenges and transmission to other bacteria [3]. Antibiotic-free beef cattle certifications have been implemented to address antimicrobial resistance concerns in the food chain [7]. Objectives: To define the range of existing research in the area, individualize research gaps and suggest areas important for future research studies about Antimicrobial Resistance in Escherichia coli of Antibiotic-free and Conventionally Raised Beef Cattle from North America. Methods: This scoping review has been designed following the JBI Reviewer’s Manual and the PRISMA ScR guidelines for scoping reviews. The search question was constructed using the PICO framework. We will search the literature for peer-reviewed articles using the following databases: CAB Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, Environmental Complete, the Web of Science’s Science Citation Index and Emerging Sources Citation Index. The grey literature search will include a search of ProQuest Dissertations and the websites of relevant government departments, agencies, and industry groups. Two independent reviewers will screen the articles at the title, abstract, and full-text levels.
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Antimicrobial Resistance, Raised without antibiotics, Beef cattle production, Escherichia coli