Publications by authors named "Matteo Nyirenda"
Front Vet Sci
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue exacerbated by the widespread use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals, contributing to increased mortality and economic costs.
- A pilot study in South Africa examined wastewater and environmental samples from abattoirs to assess the prevalence of resistant bacteria, focusing on several types, including ESBL- and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
- Results showed a significant presence of ESBL-producing bacteria, with sequencing revealing various sequence types of the isolates, but MRSA and other resistant strains were absent; many of these findings link back to practices in the food animal production industry globally.
