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ArticleMicrobial drug resistance (Larchmont, N.Y.)2016

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter Isolated from Dressed Beef Carcasses and Raw Milk in Tanzania.

Isaac P Kashoma, Issmat I Kassem, Julius John, Beda M Kessy, Wondwossen Gebreyes, Rudovick R Kazwala, Gireesh Rajashekara

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Article in Microbial drug resistance (Larchmont, N.Y.), 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Isaac P Kashoma1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture , Morogoro, Tanzania .
Issmat I Kassem3 Food Animal Health Research Program, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, The Ohio State University , Wooster, Ohio.
Julius John1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture , Morogoro, Tanzania .
Beda M Kessy1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture , Morogoro, Tanzania .
Wondwossen Gebreyes2 VPH-Biotec Global Consortium , Columbus, Ohio.
Rudovick R Kazwala1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture , Morogoro, Tanzania .
Gireesh Rajashekara1 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture , Morogoro, Tanzania .
Consortium of Universities for Global Health · USSokoine University of Agriculture · TZThe Ohio State University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Campylobacter species are commonly transmitted to humans through consumption of contaminated foods such as milk and meat. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic determinants of resistance of Campylobacter isolated from raw milk and beef carcasses in Tanzania. The antimicrobial resistance genes tested included blaOXA-61 (ampicillin), aph-3-1 (aminoglycoside), tet(O) (tetracycline), and cmeB (multi-drug efflux pump). The prevalence of Campylobacter was 9.5% in beef carcasses and 13.4% in raw milk, respectively. Using multiplex-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), we identified 58.1% of the isolates as Campylobacter jejuni, 30.7% as Campylobacter coli, and 9.7% as other Campylobacter spp. One isolate (1.6%) was positive for both C. jejuni and C. coli specific PCR. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing using the disk diffusion assay and the broth microdilution method showed resistance to: ampicillin (63% and 94.1%), ciprofloxacin (9.3% and 11.8%), erythromycin (53.7% and 70.6%), gentamicin (0% and 15.7%), streptomycin (35.2% and 84.3%), and tetracycline (18.5% and 17.7%), respectively. Resistance to azithromycin (42.6%), nalidixic acid (64.8%), and chloramphenicol (13%) was determined using the disk diffusion assay only, while resistance to tylosin (90.2%) was quantified using the broth microdilution method. The blaOXA-61 (52.6% and 28.1%), cmeB (26.3% and 31.3%), tet(O) (26.3% and 31.3%), and aph-3-1 (5.3% and 3.0%) were detected in C. coli and C. jejuni. These findings highlight the extent of antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter occurring in important foods in Tanzania. The potential risks to consumers emphasize the need for adequate control approaches, including the prudent use of antimicrobials to minimize the spread of antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter.

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AnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsCampylobacterCampylobacter InfectionsDrug Resistance, Multiple, BacterialFood MicrobiologyMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMilkPrevalenceRed MeatTanzaniaAnti-Bacterial Agents

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PMCPMC4939440
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