| Summary: | Multidrug-resistant <i>Salmonella</i> spp. is one of the leading causes of worldwide foodborne disease outbreaks. Animal-derived foods, particularly chicken and poultry products, are the most likely source of <i>Salmonella</i> transmission to humans. The increasing demand for chicken meat has raised a global food safety issue. This review aims to determine the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in chickens from various countries in Asia. The methods for detecting <i>Salmonella</i> will also be discussed in this review. The prevalence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in chicken and poultry products is lower in developed countries than in developing countries. In addition, the incidence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in chicken and poultry products from fresh markets is higher than those from supermarkets. Furthermore, this review also reported the presence of multidrug-resistant <i>Salmonella</i> strains in various Asian countries. Rapid <i>Salmonella</i> detection based on immunological assays, molecular-based assays, and biosensors can provide more accurate results with high sensitivity and specificity. These methods also require a shorter time than the cultural-based <i>Salmonella</i> detection method. The use of suitable detection methods to determine the presence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in chicken and poultry products is important to ensure food safety.
|
|---|