Yangzhou University Reports Findings in Food Research [Concurrence of Inactivation Enzyme-Encoding Genes tet(X), blaEBR, and estT in Empedobacter Species from Chickens and Surrounding Environments].

A recent study conducted by Yangzhou University in China focused on the concurrence of inactivation enzyme-encoding genes tet(X), blaEBR, and estT in Empedobacter species found in chickens and their surrounding environments. The research revealed the presence of multiple variants of these genes in the bacterial strains, leading to resistance against various antibiotics commonly used in food-producing animals. The study emphasized the potential threat posed by these antibiotic-resistant strains to food safety and public health. For more details, the full article can be accessed through the journal Foods. [Extracted from the article]