From the Farms to the Dining Table: The Distribution and Molecular Characteristics of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. in Intensive Pig Farming in South Africa

From the Farms to the Dining Table: The Distribution and Molecular Characteristics of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. in Intensive Pig Farming in South Africa

Foodborne pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant species, constitute a severe menace to food safety globally, especially food animals. Identifying points of concern that need immediate mitigation measures to prevent these bacteria from reaching households requires a broad understanding of these p...

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Main Authors: Sasha Badul, Akebe L. K. Abia, Daniel G. Amoako, Keith Perrett, Linda A. Bester, Sabiha Y. Essack
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
antibiotic resistance
<i>Enterococcus</i> spp.
multidrug resistance
farm-to-fork
intensive pig farming
public health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/882

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