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Antibiotic resistance in bacteria isolated from vegetables with regards to the marketing stage (farm vs. supermarket).
International journal of food microbiology - 15 Aug 2011
Schwaiger Karin, Helmke Katharina, Hölzel Christina Susanne, Bauer Johann
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The aim of this study was to elucidate whether and to what extent fresh produce from Germany plays a role as a carrier and reservoir of antibiotic resistant bacteria. For this purpose, 1001 vegetables (fruit, root, bulbous vegetables, salads and cereals) were collected from 13 farms and 11 supermarkets in Germany and examined bacteriologically. Phenotypic resistance of Enterobacter cloacae (n=172); Enterobacter...
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