ESBL-producing Enterobacterales in food and clinical samples: antimicrobial resistance organisms and genes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
The study in Chiang Mai, Thailand, found that chicken meat was the most contaminated with ESBL-producing Enterobacterales antibiotic-resistant bacteria and ESBL genes. The prevalence rate of ESBL-producing E. coli, K. pneumoniae, and K. oxytoca was 15.41%, 2.15%, and 0.36%, respectively. The study also detected 96.15% of blaCTX-M and 43.59% of blaTEM genes from these organisms. The findings highlight the need for improved agricultural and industrial practices and awareness-raising initiatives.
AMR NEWS
Your Biweekly Source for Global AMR Insights!
Stay informed with the essential newsletter that brings together all the latest One Health news on antimicrobial resistance. Delivered straight to your inbox every two weeks, AMR NEWS provides a curated selection of international insights, key publications, and the latest updates in the fight against AMR.
Don’t miss out on staying ahead in the global AMR movement—subscribe now!