Publications by authors named "Kunihiko Hamada"
Appl Environ Microbiol
June 2020
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Salmonella among food workers in Japan, finding a potential carriage rate of around 0.113%.
- It involved collecting and analyzing 145,220 stool samples from food workers, uncovering 164 isolates, with some showing resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins (ESCs).
- The research suggests that food workers can act as a reservoir for ESBL-producing bacteria, raising concerns about the transmission of antimicrobial resistance through food.
