Occurrence and Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella Isolates from Food in Tunisia

J Food Prot. 2019 Jul;82(7):1166-1175. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-607.

Abstract

Multidrug-resistant Salmonella isolates have been recovered from food in Tunisia. Salmonella isolates from food are resistant to fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins. Surveillance of the antimicrobial susceptibility of foodborne bacteria is needed in Tunisia.

Keywords: Kentucky; AmpC; Antimicrobial resistance; Extended spectrum β-lactamase; Fluoroquinolones; Third-generation cephalosporins.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / pharmacology
  • Cephalosporins / pharmacology
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
  • Fluoroquinolones / pharmacology
  • Food Microbiology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Salmonella* / drug effects
  • Salmonella* / isolation & purification
  • Tunisia

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cephalosporins
  • Fluoroquinolones