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The isolation of antibiotic-resistant salmonella from retail ground meats.
The New England journal of medicine - 18 Oct 2001
White D G, Zhao S, Sudler R, Ayers S, Friedman S, Chen S, McDermott P F, McDermott S, Wagner D D, Meng J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant salmonella is associated with the use of antibiotics in animals raised for food; resistant bacteria can be transmitted to humans through foods, particularly those of animal origin. We identified and characterized strains of salmonella isolated from ground meats purchased in the Washington, D.C., area. METHODS:...
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