Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence in Upper Egypt: impacts on food safety and human Health, with a protection trial using natural antibacterial Piper cubeba.

ABSTRACT: Escherichia coli O157:H7 has been linked to intestinal infections in humans and is thought to be a major cause of foodborne illnesses. The research is providing an update on the prevalence and toxin profile of multidrug-resistant E. coli O157:H7 in Upper Egypt, from November 2023 to February 2024. A total of 410 samples were obtained from food products, animals, water, and human stool for isolation, identification, and serotyping of multidrug-resistant E. coli O157:H7 by using traditional and molecular techniques. Furthermore, the antibacterial effect of Piper cubeba Linn. (PcL) extract against E. coli O157:H7 was studied in vitro. E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 were found to have a prevalence of 28% and 8%, respectively, with the highest occurrence in human stool. Depending on serology, 12 d

SUBMITTER: Elbarbary NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615562 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature