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Identification of bacteria on Thai banknotes and coins using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and their phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility profiles.

Nattamon Niyomdecha, Suwitchaya Sungvaraporn, Arisa Pinmuang, Narissara Mungkornkaew, Thanchira Saita, Waratchaya Rodraksa, Achiraya Phanitmas, Nattapong Yamasamit, Pirom Noisumdaeng

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Nattamon NiyomdechaDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Suwitchaya SungvarapornDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Arisa PinmuangDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Narissara MungkornkaewMicrobiology Laboratory, Thammasat University Hospital, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Thanchira SaitaFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Waratchaya RodraksaFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Achiraya PhanitmasFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Nattapong YamasamitFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.
Pirom NoisumdaengFaculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, Thailand.

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Background: The existence and transmission of pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant bacteria through currency banknotes and coins poses a global public health risk. Banknotes and coins are handled by people in everyday life and have been identified as a universal medium for potentially microbial contamination. Methods: To ascertain existence of medically important bacteria, a total of 300 samples including 150 banknotes and 150 coins were randomly collected at onsite retail fresh meat stores, Results: The results demonstrated that the bacterial contamination rate was higher on banknotes than on coins (93.33% Conclusion: Our data demonstrated a high prevalence of medically important bacteria presented on Thai currency, which may pose a potential risk to human health and food safety. Food vendors and consumers should be educated about the possible cross-contamination of bacteria between the environment, food item, and currency.

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BacteriaFood IndustryManufactured MaterialsSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsHumansMicrobial Sensitivity TestsPhenotypeThailandAnti-Bacterial AgentsAntimicrobial susceptibility testBacteriaCurrencyMALDI-TOF mass spectrometryMarketsThai

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