# Draft genome sequence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken liver in Kosovo

## TL;DR

This paper presents the draft genome of a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain found in chicken liver from Kosovo, showing genes linked to antibiotic resistance and virulence.

## Contribution

The study provides a new draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain from Kosovo, highlighting its antimicrobial resistance genes and plasmids.

## Key findings

- The genome contains antibiotic resistance genes including blaEC-18, blaCTX-M-55, and dfrA36.
- The genome was assembled into 86 contigs and 214 scaffolds.
- The findings highlight the spread of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain.

## Abstract

We report the draft genome of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli UA1 from Kosovo retail chicken liver, revealing ARGs (blaEC-18, blaCTX-M-55, and dfrA36), virulence genes, and plasmids. Assembled into 86 contigs and 214 scaffolds, it highlights antimicrobial resistance dissemination in the food chain.