Antibiotic Resistance in Lactic Acid Bacteria from Dairy Products in Northern Italy.

ABSTRACT: Background: The spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from the food chain is a significant public health concern. Dairy products from raw milk containing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) resistant to antimicrobials may serve as vectors for the transfer of resistance to commensal or potentially pathogenic bacteria in the human gut. Detecting ARGs in dairy products and milk is, therefore, crucial and could aid in the development of strategies to mitigate resistance dissemination through the food chain. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the presence of ARGs and assess the antibiotic susceptibility of LAB strains isolated from dairy products made from raw milk. Methods: Fifty-four LAB strains were isolated from 41 dairy samples and were tested for antimicrobial su

SUBMITTER: Floris I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12024235 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature