Antimicrobial resistance in slaughterhouses, Kenya

Slaughterhouses are hotspots for the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. We conducted stakeholder discussions on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens within the slaughterhouse setting. Butchers were described as powerful stakeholders; challenges included limited funding and staff, inadeq...

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Autores principales: Hamilton, K.A., Njoroge, Samuel M., Momanyi, K., Murungi, Maurice K., Odinga, Christian O., Bor, Nicholas, Ogendo, Allan, Odaba, Josiah, Ogola, Joseph G., Fèvre, Eric M., Falzon, Laura C.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131887
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Sumario:Slaughterhouses are hotspots for the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. We conducted stakeholder discussions on antimicrobial-resistant pathogens within the slaughterhouse setting. Butchers were described as powerful stakeholders; challenges included limited funding and staff, inadequate infrastructure, and limited laboratory capacity. Slaughterhouse workers understood that their work increased their risk for exposure.