Antimicrobial resistance profiles of salmonella spp. and escherichia coli isolated from fresh nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) fish marketed for human consumption.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salmonella spp. and pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli are among the major foodborne zoonotic pathogens. These bacterial pathogens cause human illnesses characterized by hemorrhagic colitis, vomiting, nausea, and other agent-related symptoms. The increasing occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in these pathogens is also a serious public health concern globally. Regular surveillance of phenotypes and genotypes of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli from animal-derived foods is necessary for effective reduction and control of these foodborne pathogens. This study was conducted to assess the occurrence, antimicrobial resistance, virulence genes and genetic diversity of Salmonella spp. and E. coli isolates from fresh Nile tilapia obtained from retail markets in Nairob

SUBMITTER: Mumbo MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10601154 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature