Composition and antimicrobial resistance profile of Gram ‐negative microbiota prevalent in aquacultured fish

In this study, only a minority of resistant bacteria detected in fish could be associated with polluted waters originating from animal farms or human healthcare facilities. Some strains, particularly the family Enterobacteriaceae that is found in fish, contain clinically important resistance determinants that potentially can be transmitted to human microbiota in cases of inappropriate processing of fish intended for food. With regard to antimicrobial resistant bacteria, measures for control of inflowing waters to aquaculture ponds should be taken in addition to monitoring fish microbiota and its’ resistance should be investigated on a regular basis.
Source: Journal of Food Safety - Category: Food Science Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research