Out of all emerging infectious diseases, approximately 75% are of zoonotic origin, with their source often traced back to animals. The emergence of zoonoses is driven by a complex interplay between anthropogenic, genetic, ecological, socioeconomic, and climatic factors. This intricate web of influences poses significant challenges for the prediction and prevention of zoonotic outbreaks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study assessed the prevalence, virulence characteristics, antimicrobial resistance and biofilm-forming ability of and recovered from egg samples in Ludhiana, Punjab. A total of 393 samples from hatcheries ( 238), retail shops ( 94), and households ( 61) were collected. The prevalence of was observed as 11.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiofilms pose a serious public health hazard with a significant economic impact on the food industry. The present scoping review is designed to analyse the literature published during 2001-2020 on biofilm formation of microbes, their detection methods, and association with antimicrobial resistance (if any). The peer-reviewed articles retrieved from 04 electronic databases were assessed using PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
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