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The study presents first data on genetic diversity of Campylobacter spp. strains from human stool and poultry samples isolated in Georgia based on whole genome sequencing analysis and identifies antimicrobial resistance patterns of C. jejuni and C. coli including their genetic determinants. The study encourages future monitoring programs for in-depth analysis of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in Georgia in order to improve food safety.

In total, 160 Campylobacter isolates were obtained from chicken cecal samples from February 2020 until September 2021 in Georgia. The 110 so-called “backyard” chicken samples were gathered at the Digomi live animal market in Tbilisi, where poultry is sold Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1419 3 of 13 reared at small farms and households from all over the country and directly processed on the market slaughterhouse. Another 50 Campylobacter strains were isolated from samples collected at a medium-sized ‘intensive-rear’ poultry farm slaughterhouse, located at the eastern part of Georgia.

AST Method: Broth Microdilution

Reference explicitly reports AST breakpoints: None

Reference reports using a MIC table: None