Publications by authors named "Alberto Pintor-Cora"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on strains of a specific genus commonly found in fresh produce and water, examining their cytotoxic effects on various eukaryotic cell types.
- Two of the strains were identified as highly cytotoxic and virulent, indicating a significant health risk, especially related to food safety.
- Despite their pathogenic qualities, the strains generally exhibited low levels of antibiotic resistance, highlighting the need for further investigation into the potential dangers of Aeromonas strains in food.
Foods of animal origin are increasingly considered a source of extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria which can disseminate throughout the food chain and become a health concern for humans. This work aimed to evaluate the occurrence of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in 100 retail minced meat samples taken in markets in Pamplona, Colombia. A total of 19 ESBL-producing isolates were obtained, 18 identified as E.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFresh vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but microbial contamination of fruits and vegetables is a serious concern to human health, not only for the presence of foodborne pathogens but because they can be a vehicle for the transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This work aimed to investigate the importance of fresh produce in the transmission of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing . A total of 174 samples of vegetables (117) and farm environment (57) were analysed to determine enterobacterial contamination and presence of ESBL-producing .
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