Seafood is a crucial global food source, but its role as a reservoir for antibiotic-resistant pathogens is concerning.This study focuses on the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in retail seafood, using Enterococcus spp.as an indicator.Seven categories of raw seafood were collected from retail markets in Central Italy.Out of 422 samples, 288 test
The presence of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors of 174 Escherichia coli strains isolated from healthy Portuguese Gallus gallus was evaluated.Resistance profiles were determined against 33 antimicrobials by microbroth dilution.Resistance was prevalent for tetracycline (70%) and ampicillin (63%).Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)
Empirical observations of how labs conduct research indicate that the adoption rate of open practices for transparent, reproducible, and collaborative science remains in its infancy.This is at odds with the overwhelming evidence for the necessity of these practices and their benefits for individual researchers, scientific progress, and society in g