Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa
Infections caused by human pathogenic bacteria in food sources pose significant and widespread concerns, leading to substantial economic losses and adverse impacts on public health. This review seeks to shed light on the recent literature addressing the prevalence of <i>Salmonella</i> in...
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| description | Infections caused by human pathogenic bacteria in food sources pose significant and widespread concerns, leading to substantial economic losses and adverse impacts on public health. This review seeks to shed light on the recent literature addressing the prevalence of <i>Salmonella</i> in the food supply chains of North African countries. Additionally, it aims to provide an overview of the available information regarding health-related concerns, such as virulence genes, and the presence of antibiotic resistance in <i>Salmonella</i>. This review highlights a gap in our comprehensive understanding of <i>Salmonella</i> prevalence in the food supply chains of North African nations, with limited molecular characterization efforts to identify its sources. Studies at the molecular level across the region have shown the diversity of <i>Salmonella</i> strains and their virulence profiles, thus, these results show the difficulty of controlling <i>Salmonella</i> infections in the region. In addition, the discussion of antibiotic resistance makes it clear that there is a need for the development of comprehensive strategies to fight the potential threat of antimicrobial resistance in <i>Salmonella</i> strains. Despite common reports on animal-derived foods in this region, this review underscores the persistent challenges that <i>Salmonella</i> may pose to food safety and public health in North African countries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-631ac34224424a97b5c84cafd1bbab822025-01-24T13:33:02ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-01-0114225310.3390/foods14020253Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North AfricaMohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed0Hazim O. Khalifa1Ihab Habib2Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab EmiratesInfections caused by human pathogenic bacteria in food sources pose significant and widespread concerns, leading to substantial economic losses and adverse impacts on public health. This review seeks to shed light on the recent literature addressing the prevalence of <i>Salmonella</i> in the food supply chains of North African countries. Additionally, it aims to provide an overview of the available information regarding health-related concerns, such as virulence genes, and the presence of antibiotic resistance in <i>Salmonella</i>. This review highlights a gap in our comprehensive understanding of <i>Salmonella</i> prevalence in the food supply chains of North African nations, with limited molecular characterization efforts to identify its sources. Studies at the molecular level across the region have shown the diversity of <i>Salmonella</i> strains and their virulence profiles, thus, these results show the difficulty of controlling <i>Salmonella</i> infections in the region. In addition, the discussion of antibiotic resistance makes it clear that there is a need for the development of comprehensive strategies to fight the potential threat of antimicrobial resistance in <i>Salmonella</i> strains. Despite common reports on animal-derived foods in this region, this review underscores the persistent challenges that <i>Salmonella</i> may pose to food safety and public health in North African countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/253<i>Salmonella</i>food chainvirulence genesantimicrobial resistanceNorth African countries |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Hazim O. Khalifa Ihab Habib Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa Foods <i>Salmonella</i> food chain virulence genes antimicrobial resistance North African countries |
| title | Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa |
| title_full | Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa |
| title_fullStr | Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa |
| title_short | Food Pathways of <i>Salmonella</i> and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa |
| title_sort | food pathways of i salmonella i and its ability to cause gastroenteritis in north africa |
| topic | <i>Salmonella</i> food chain virulence genes antimicrobial resistance North African countries |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/2/253 |
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