Antimicrobial Resistance of Campylobacter Isolated from Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025043Keywords:
Campylobacter, gastroenteritis, antimicrobial resistance, raw milk, water contamination, foodborne pathogenAbstract
Campylobacter infections are the most commonly identified cause of human gastroenteritis in the United States. Increased resistance to several antimicrobials is being observed in Campylobacter from humans, swine, and poultry. Meanwhile, dairy cattle have been identified as sources of Campylobacter infection in humans through consumption of raw milk, educational visits to farms , or water contamination. Thus, dairy's role in dissemination of this foodborne pathogen warrants further study.