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Exploring Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Escherichia coli in Food-Producing Animals and Animal-Derived Foods

Authors :
Laryssa Freitas Ribeiro
Natália Maramarque Nespolo
Gabriel Augusto Marques Rossi
John Morris Fairbrother
Source :
Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 4, p 346 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Antimicrobials serve as crucial treatments in both veterinary and human medicine, aiding in the control and prevention of infectious diseases. However, their misuse or overuse has led to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, posing a significant threat to public health. This review focuses on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in animals and their associated food products, which contribute to the proliferation of antimicrobial-resistant strains. Recent research has highlighted the presence of ESBL-producing E. coli in animals and animal-derived foods, with some studies indicating genetic similarities between these isolates and those found in human infections. This underscores the urgent need to address antimicrobial resistance as a pressing public health issue. More comprehensive studies are required to understand the evolving landscape of ESBLs and to develop strategic public health policies grounded in the One Health approach, aiming to control and mitigate their prevalence effectively.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20760817
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Pathogens
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f0f9565aa0944fc896ee446af29d2c17
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13040346