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August 18, 2025Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical ResearchOpen Access

Antimicrobial Residues, Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria and Resistant Genes Isolated in Milk and Beef Marketed in Kabete, Kenya

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ARAna RuthNPNdungu PerpetualKPKaranja Peter

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Analysis shows antimicrobial residues and resistant bacteria in milk and beef, indicating serious public health risks.

Key Points

  • Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria were detected in 10% of beef and 18.3% of milk samples, raising health concerns.
  • 8.3% of milk and 5% of beef samples contained antimicrobial residues, including oxytetracycline and penicillin.
  • Assessment using HPLC and PCR techniques revealed several resistant genes linked to multidrug resistance.
  • The findings highlight the need for enhanced surveillance and education in antimicrobial stewardship among farmers.

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Ruth et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2ee5cf1dd9ea359e662fhttps://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i85910
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