Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review
Foodborne bacterial infections caused by pathogens are a widespread problem in the Middle East, leading to significant economic losses and negative impacts on public health. This review aims to offer insights into the recent literature regarding the occurrence of harmful <i>E. coli</i> b...
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| description | Foodborne bacterial infections caused by pathogens are a widespread problem in the Middle East, leading to significant economic losses and negative impacts on public health. This review aims to offer insights into the recent literature regarding the occurrence of harmful <i>E. coli</i> bacteria in the food supply of Arab countries. Additionally, it aims to summarize existing information on health issues and the state of resistance to antibiotics. The reviewed evidence highlights a lack of a comprehensive understanding of the extent to which harmful <i>E. coli</i> genes are present in the food supply of Arab countries. Efforts to identify the source of harmful <i>E. coli</i> in the Arab world through molecular characterization are limited. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have conducted few surveys specifically targeting harmful <i>E. coli</i> in the food supply. Despite having qualitative data that indicate the presence or absence of harmful <i>E. coli</i>, there is a noticeable absence of quantitative data regarding the actual numbers of harmful <i>E. coli</i> in chicken meat supplies across all Arab countries. While reports about harmful <i>E. coli</i> in animal-derived foods are common, especially in North African Arab countries, the literature emphasized in this review underscores the ongoing challenge that harmful <i>E. coli</i> pose to food safety and public health in Arab countries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48fa166766c243279b04c13903277b642023-11-19T16:28:52ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582023-10-011220372610.3390/foods12203726Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive ReviewMohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed0Ihab Habib1Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab of Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab of Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 1555, United Arab EmiratesFoodborne bacterial infections caused by pathogens are a widespread problem in the Middle East, leading to significant economic losses and negative impacts on public health. This review aims to offer insights into the recent literature regarding the occurrence of harmful <i>E. coli</i> bacteria in the food supply of Arab countries. Additionally, it aims to summarize existing information on health issues and the state of resistance to antibiotics. The reviewed evidence highlights a lack of a comprehensive understanding of the extent to which harmful <i>E. coli</i> genes are present in the food supply of Arab countries. Efforts to identify the source of harmful <i>E. coli</i> in the Arab world through molecular characterization are limited. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have conducted few surveys specifically targeting harmful <i>E. coli</i> in the food supply. Despite having qualitative data that indicate the presence or absence of harmful <i>E. coli</i>, there is a noticeable absence of quantitative data regarding the actual numbers of harmful <i>E. coli</i> in chicken meat supplies across all Arab countries. While reports about harmful <i>E. coli</i> in animal-derived foods are common, especially in North African Arab countries, the literature emphasized in this review underscores the ongoing challenge that harmful <i>E. coli</i> pose to food safety and public health in Arab countries.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/20/3726pathogenic <i>E. coli</i>food safetyfoodborne infectionmiddle eastzoonosesone health |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed-Yousif Ibrahim Mohamed Ihab Habib Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review Foods pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> food safety foodborne infection middle east zoonoses one health |
| title | Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review |
| title_full | Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review |
| title_fullStr | Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review |
| title_short | Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> in the Food Chain across the Arab Countries: A Descriptive Review |
| title_sort | pathogenic i e coli i in the food chain across the arab countries a descriptive review |
| topic | pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> food safety foodborne infection middle east zoonoses one health |
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