Publications by authors named "David Livingstone Blavo"
Microbiol Insights
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the safety of retail poultry by examining the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in a key intestinal bacterium, focusing on samples taken from farms and retail outlets in Accra, Ghana.
- Raw chicken (25 samples) and poultry fecal matter (50 samples) were collected, analyzed using various laboratory techniques, and tested for antibiotic susceptibility.
- Results showed significant levels of antimicrobial resistance, especially in fecal samples, raising public health concerns and underscoring the need for stricter surveillance and safety measures in poultry production to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria through the food supply.
