Comparative meta-analysis of antimicrobial resistance from different food sources along with one health approach in Italy and Thailand

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing worldwide due to overuse, misuse and incomplete treatment of antibiotics. Many countries are facing the excessive issue due to the spreading of AMR not only in humans and animals, but also in water and agri-food sector. Our main aim was to perform a competitive meta-analysis of surveillance-resistant microbes and their antimicrobial superintendence in Italy and Thailand. Data have been collected from reports published for the period 2012–2021. A total of 9507 and 11,753 food samples contained 3905 (41.07%) and 3526 (30%) AMR bacteria in Italy and Thailand, respectively. In Italy, the highest microbial prevalence was β-lactam and tetracycline, while in Thailand mostly isolates showed resistance to cephalosporin and aminoglycoside. Our findings contribute to highlighting the increment of AMR related to different microbes with tendency to become multidrug resistant.

Highlights

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  Both Italy and Thailand have the highest prevalence rates of E. coli.

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  The highest prevalence of microbial resistance strains was found in meat.

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  Resistances to β-lactam and tetracycline are most prevalent in Italy.

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  Resistances to cephalosporin and aminoglycoside are most prevalent in Thailand.

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  Multidrug resistance detected in both countries.