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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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131887 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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