Vet World Vol.14 August-2021 Article-31
Research Article
Veterinary World, 14(8): 2219-2229
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.2219-2229
A global perspective of antibiotic-resistant Listeria monocytogenes prevalence in assorted ready to eat foods: A systematic review
2. Department of Disease Control, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka 10101, Zambia.
3. Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
4. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, Lusaka, Zambia.
Background and Aim: Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods remains consistently under-reported globally. Nevertheless, several independent studies conducted to investigate have elucidated the prevalence and antibiotic resistance profiles of L. monocytogenes in RTE-associated foods and their antibiotic resistance profiles. Given the rapid increase in consumption of RTE foods of both animal and plant origin, it is imperative to know the prevalence deductive data focusing on how much of L. monocytogenes is present in RTE foods, which is critical for food safety managers and retailers to assess the possible risk posed to end-users. In addition, valuable insight and another angle to the depth of the problem, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize available data regarding the prevalence of L. monocytogenes in RTE foods and antibiotic resistance profiles.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis study of L. monocytogenes and antibiotic resistance to clinically relevant antibiotics to determine the extent of L. monocytogenes contamination in RTE foods and antibiotic resistance profiles. The primary search terms, also known as keywords used, were restricted to peer-reviewed and review articles, and databases, including Google Scholars, Science-Direct, and Scopus, were searched. The inclusion of articles meeting eligibility criteria published between 2010 and 2020 after title, abstract, and full article screening. Data analysis was performed at multiple stages using quantitative meta-analysis reviews.
Results: L. monocytogenes pooled proportion/prevalence was highest in chicken products determined at (22%) followed by various but uncategorized RTE foods at 21%. Regarding antibiotic resistance, profiling's highest pooled prevalence resistance was observed in penicillin at 80% resistance, followed by cephalosporin at 47%.
Conclusion: Within its limitations, this study has attempted to provide insight into the pooled proportion/prevalence of L. monocytogenes in RTE foods and the antibiotic resistance profile at the global level. Determining the proportion/ prevalence of L. monocytogenes in RTE foods across the globe and antibiotic resistance profile is essential for providing quality food and reducing public health problems due to unsuccessful treatment of foodborne illness. This study provides insight into the pooled prevalence of L. monocytogenes in RTE foods and the antibiotic resistance profile. The results of this study partly endeavored to help appropriate authorities strengthen their preventive measures on specific RTE foods that are most likely to be contaminated with L. monocytogenes and antibiotic resistance profiles. Keywords: antibiotic resistance, Listeria monocytogenes, ready-to-eat foods.
Keywords: antibiotic resistance, Listeria monocytogenes, ready-to-eat foods.
How to cite this article: Mpundu P, Mbewe AR, Muma JB, Mwasinga W, Mukumbuta N, Munyeme M (2021) A global perspective of antibiotic-resistant Listeria monocytogenes prevalence in assorted ready to eat foods: A systematic review, Veterinary World, 14(8): 2219-2229.
Received: 15-03-2021 Accepted: 20-07-2021 Published online: 26-08-2021
Corresponding author: Prudence Mpundu E-mail: prudencezimba@gmail.com
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2219-2229
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