UP scientists probe multidrug-resistant salmonella in chicken meat

UP scientists probe multidrug-resistant salmonella in chicken meat

Biologists from the University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science are looking into the rapid rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria such as salmonella in poultry products.

Study recommends further surveillance of foodborne pathogens in poultry products

Customers pick assorted chicken cuts at the Bankerohan Market in Davao City. MindaNews file photo MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 25 April) – There is a need for a more in-depth surveillance of foodborne pathogens like the bacterium Salmonella in poultry products that cause infections resulting in symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes vomiting, according to a study by biologists at the College of Science of University…

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from swine and poultry farms in Cambodia - AMR Insights

The study aimed to assess the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles of Salmonella spp. in Cambodian swine and poultry farms. 638 fecal samples were collected from five provinces. Salmonella was detected in 6.58% of samples, with the highest prevalence in the growing stage. High resistance was observed against β-lactams, tetracyclines, and sulfonamides. Fluoroquinolone resistance was moderate, while aminoglycoside resistance was …

German Salmonella analysis uncovers rise in imported cases

An analysis of Salmonella in Germany has revealed an overall decline but an increase in imported cases and unknown types of the pathogen. German national surveillance data on salmonellosis from 2012 to 2023 were analyzed. A total of 160,782 cases of salmonellosis were reported in this timeframe, with seasonal peaks during the summer months. Incidence declined from 26 per 100,000 in 2012 to 13 per 100,000 in 2023. This equates to 20,836 cases in …