Sensitivity and Resistance Pattern of 18 Commercially Available Antibiotics against Pseudomonas Species Isolated from Cloacal Swab of Domestic Pigeons

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern globally, leading to increased morbidity and mortality due to bacterial infections. Objective: To determine the sensitivity of pseudomonas species against various antibiotics. Methods: A total of 120 cloacal swab samples were collected from domesticated pigeons in the Narowal district of Pakistan and examined in a laboratory. After that gram staining was performed. Motility test, oxidase, Indole, catalase, coagulation and antibiotic susceptibility test was performed. Results: The results showed that Amikacin, Trimethoprime, and Clarithromycin were the most effective antibiotics against pseudomonas species, with 93.94% sensitivity to each. On the other hand, 54.55% of the pseudomonas strains showed sensitivity to Gentamicin, while 18.18% showed resistance. Conclusion: The domestic pigeons are pseudomonas species carriers and spread the disease to people and other animals via their faeces. The findings highlight the need for ongoing monitoring and research to understand the development and spread of antibiotic resistance and to ensure the effective treatment of bacterial infections.