Outbreak of Salmonella Newport Infections with Decreased Susceptibility to Azithromycin Linked to Beef Obtained in the United States and Soft Cheese Obtained in Mexico--United States, 2018-2019

Authors :: Plumb, Ian D.
Schwensohn, Colin A.
Gieraltowski, Laura
Tecle, Selam
Schneider, Zachary D.
Freiman, Jennifer
Cote, Andrea
Noveroske, Douglas
Kolsin, Jonathan
Brandenburg, Joshua
Chen, Jessica C.
Tagg, Kaitlin A.
White, Porscha Bumpus
Shah, Hazel J.
Watkins, Louise K. Francois
Wise, Matthew E.
Friedman, Cindy R.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. August 23, 2019, Vol. 68 Issue 33, p713, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: In September 2018, CDC identified Salmonella enterica serotype Newport (Newport) infections that were multidrug resistant (MDR), with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin, a recommended oral treatment agent. Until 2017, decreased susceptibility [...]

Subjects :: United States. Department of Agriculture -- Safety and security measures -- International economic relations
United States. Department of Health and Human Services -- Safety and security measures -- International economic relations
United States. Food Safety and Inspection Service -- Safety and security measures -- International economic relations
Salmonella food poisoning -- Health aspects
Azithromycin -- Contamination -- Health aspects
Salmonella -- Health aspects
Tetracyclines -- Contamination -- Health aspects
Beef -- Health aspects
Food safety -- Health aspects
Disease susceptibility -- Health aspects
Infection -- Health aspects
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