A scoping review of the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and signatures in ready-to-eat street foods in Africa: implications for public health DOI Creative Commons
Hope Onohuean,

Haron Olot,

Fanny Eseohe Onohuean

et al.

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 9, 2025

Despite its critical role in individual and societal health, food hygiene remains underexplored. Antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria ready-to-eat (RTE) threaten public health. This scoping review collected data on the epidemiological prevalence of RTE food-contaminated pathogens resistant to antimicrobial drugs resistance genes Africa. Using electronic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, Web Science (WoS), handpicked from references, pre-reviewed published articles were retrieved analyzed according PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The findings indicate 40 previewed qualified for meta-synthesis with a population/case ratio 11,653/5,338 (45.80%). most frequently reported foods meat or beef/beef-soup, chicken poultry products, salads, vegetable sandwiches, which harboured E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus. Antibiotic susceptibility tests revealed use 48 antibiotics manage infections, following CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) protocols. Moreover, 10 authors 54 associated bacteria. In addition, only 15 studies received funding financial support. These several researchers that street African resource-limited nations harbour enteric are significant concern health system reservoir spread antibiotic resistance. underscores necessity implementing effective control strategies address challenges limit foods. surveillance region is concern. Notably, Africa needs strengthen national international regulatory bodies resistance, particularly among developing nations.

Language: Английский

A scoping review of the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and signatures in ready-to-eat street foods in Africa: implications for public health DOI Creative Commons
Hope Onohuean,

Haron Olot,

Fanny Eseohe Onohuean

et al.

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 9, 2025

Despite its critical role in individual and societal health, food hygiene remains underexplored. Antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria ready-to-eat (RTE) threaten public health. This scoping review collected data on the epidemiological prevalence of RTE food-contaminated pathogens resistant to antimicrobial drugs resistance genes Africa. Using electronic databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, Web Science (WoS), handpicked from references, pre-reviewed published articles were retrieved analyzed according PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The findings indicate 40 previewed qualified for meta-synthesis with a population/case ratio 11,653/5,338 (45.80%). most frequently reported foods meat or beef/beef-soup, chicken poultry products, salads, vegetable sandwiches, which harboured E. coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus. Antibiotic susceptibility tests revealed use 48 antibiotics manage infections, following CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) protocols. Moreover, 10 authors 54 associated bacteria. In addition, only 15 studies received funding financial support. These several researchers that street African resource-limited nations harbour enteric are significant concern health system reservoir spread antibiotic resistance. underscores necessity implementing effective control strategies address challenges limit foods. surveillance region is concern. Notably, Africa needs strengthen national international regulatory bodies resistance, particularly among developing nations.

Language: Английский

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