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Here, there, everywhere: antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens

Authors :
Matthews, Karl R.
Source :
Food Technology. April, 2004, Vol. 58 Issue 4, 104-104
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The use of human antibiotics in agriculture as well as in poultry, beef and pigs, is on the rise in the US, making scientists worry that by this sharing of antibiotics the drug will be ineffective in humans. However the US government is taking a series of measures to counter this.

Subjects

Subjects :
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Research
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Health aspects
Antibiotics -- Usage
Antibiotics -- Health aspects
Business
Food and beverage industries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00156639
Volume :
58
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Food Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.122356802

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