Prevalence, serovars, and risk factors associated with the presence of in pork sold in public markets in Quito, Ecuador.

Background: are bacteria that include more than 2,500 serovars. Most of these serovars have been linked to human foodborne illnesses, mainly related to poultry and pigs. Thus, these animals are considered the reservoirs of many serovars and strains related to antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotic Resistance Awareness among Undergraduate Students in Quito, Ecuador.

The inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance, which reduces their efficacy. The education of undergraduates is likely to influence their practices. Assessing awareness is critical in the general effort to confront the spread of antibiotic resistance.