Antimicrobial resistance and plasmid-associated virulence genes in isolated from pigs, pork, and humans in border provinces of Thailand and neighboring countries.

In Southeast Asia, most antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data on have been generated at the phenotypic level, while insights into the genetic characteristics of AMR and virulence genes remain limited. This study aimed to further characterize AMR isolates carrying plasmid-associated virulence genes in Thailand and neighboring countries. A total of 366 isolates were collected from pigs ( = 265), pork ( = 69), and humans ( = 32) across Thailand, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Contamination With Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Enterococcus in Raw Meat-Based Diets for Pets.

Raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) for pets, which contain raw meat from livestock, aquatic species, or wild-captive animals, are known to harbour feed-borne pathogens and antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria. This study investigated the contamination of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Enterococcus faecalis, and E. faecium in Thai RMBD products, focusing on their AMR phenotypic and genotypic properties.