ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA FROM MUTTON MEAT IN BAGHDAD: FOCUS OF AZURIN GENE

Authors

  • J. M. Fayyad and M. J. AL-Saadi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/8h57qf21

Keywords:

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, imported meat, multidrug resistance (MDR), Azurin gene, food safety.

Abstract

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is considered to be the primary cause of food spoilage and foodborne illnesses, with significant implications for public health due to its multidrug resistance (MDR). This study examined the prevalence and resistance profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 75 imported mutton samples from Baghdad. The bacteria were detected in 17.3% of 
the samples and exhibited resistance to multiple antibiotic classes, including beta-lactams, cephems, monobactams, and fluoroquinolones. The presence of MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa in imported meat poses a significant risk to public health, potentially facilitating the spread of antimicrobial-resistant infections through the food supply chain. This study underscores the urgent need for strict sanitary practices, regular monitoring of microbial contamination, and robust antimicrobial resistance surveillance to ensure the safety of food products and protect public health. 

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https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhm.2023.291463

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Published

2025-02-20

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Vol. 54 No. 4 (2025): Year 2025, Volume 54, Issue 4

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ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA FROM MUTTON MEAT IN BAGHDAD: FOCUS OF AZURIN GENE (J. M. Fayyad and M. J. AL-Saadi , Trans.). (2025). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(4), 7353-7367. https://doi.org/10.48047/8h57qf21