Potential Influence of Regulation of the Food Value Chain on Prevalence and Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance: the Case of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Hillary Adawo Onjong, Victor Ntuli, Joseph Wambui, Mercy Mwaniki, Patrick Murigu Kamau Njage
Abstract
In order to mitigate the risk of transmitting antimicrobial-resistant bacteria to consumers along the fish value chain, good manufacturing practices coupled with identification and management of possible sources of contamination are recommended for fish and potentially other foods distributed along the less regulated value chains.
Topics & Concepts
OreochromisTilapiaAntimicrobialBiologyFood chainAntibiotic resistanceFish <Actinopterygii>MicrobiologyBiotechnologyVeterinary medicineFood scienceFisheryEcologyAntibioticsMedicinePharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsChild Nutrition and Water AccessAquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity