Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area

<b>Background/objectives</b>: Antibiotic-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> poses a significant risk to food safety and public health, particularly through the consumption of contaminated seafood. This study aimed to assess the presence and antibiotic resistance of <i&...

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Main Authors: Anita Kukułowicz, Izabela Steinka, Aleksandra Szelągowska
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description <b>Background/objectives</b>: Antibiotic-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> poses a significant risk to food safety and public health, particularly through the consumption of contaminated seafood. This study aimed to assess the presence and antibiotic resistance of <i>S. aureus</i> in seafood sold in the Tri-City area of Poland, addressing a knowledge gap regarding the region. <b>Methods</b>: Seafood samples (<i>n</i> = 89) were categorized according to their origin: domestic—Poland (PL), European countries (ECs), and Asian countries (ACs). <i>S. aureus</i> was isolated using ISO 6888-1 methods, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted against three antibiotics: erythromycin, clindamycin, and gentamicin, following CLSI guidelines. <b>Results</b>: Of the 89 samples, 68.5% were contaminated with <i>S. aureus</i>. The highest resistance rates were found for erythromycin (30.5%), with gentamicin showing the lowest resistance (8.3%).No significant correlation (<i>p</i> > 0.05) was found between resistance patterns and fish origin or processing level. <b>Conclusions</b>: The results of this study highlight the widespread occurrence of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in fish sold in the Tri-City area, with a notable prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains.
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spelling doaj-art-040ec8e0a4f94e5783ba0eacc2d2b3be2025-01-24T13:18:51ZengMDPI AGAntibiotics2079-63822025-01-011417310.3390/antibiotics14010073Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City AreaAnita Kukułowicz0Izabela Steinka1Aleksandra Szelągowska2Department of Quality Management, Faculty of Management and Quality Sciences, Gdynia Maritime University, 81–87 Morska St., 81-225 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Quality Management, Faculty of Management and Quality Sciences, Gdynia Maritime University, 81–87 Morska St., 81-225 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Quality Management, Faculty of Management and Quality Sciences, Gdynia Maritime University, 81–87 Morska St., 81-225 Gdynia, Poland<b>Background/objectives</b>: Antibiotic-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> poses a significant risk to food safety and public health, particularly through the consumption of contaminated seafood. This study aimed to assess the presence and antibiotic resistance of <i>S. aureus</i> in seafood sold in the Tri-City area of Poland, addressing a knowledge gap regarding the region. <b>Methods</b>: Seafood samples (<i>n</i> = 89) were categorized according to their origin: domestic—Poland (PL), European countries (ECs), and Asian countries (ACs). <i>S. aureus</i> was isolated using ISO 6888-1 methods, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was conducted against three antibiotics: erythromycin, clindamycin, and gentamicin, following CLSI guidelines. <b>Results</b>: Of the 89 samples, 68.5% were contaminated with <i>S. aureus</i>. The highest resistance rates were found for erythromycin (30.5%), with gentamicin showing the lowest resistance (8.3%).No significant correlation (<i>p</i> > 0.05) was found between resistance patterns and fish origin or processing level. <b>Conclusions</b>: The results of this study highlight the widespread occurrence of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in fish sold in the Tri-City area, with a notable prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/1/73<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>antibiotic resistanceantimicrobial susceptibilityseafoodpublic health
spellingShingle Anita Kukułowicz
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Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
Antibiotics
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
antibiotic resistance
antimicrobial susceptibility
seafood
public health
title Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
title_full Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
title_fullStr Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
title_full_unstemmed Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
title_short Silent Carriers: The Hidden Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Retail Seafood Across Poland’s Tri-City Area
title_sort silent carriers the hidden threat of antibiotic resistant i staphylococcus aureus i in retail seafood across poland s tri city area
topic <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
antibiotic resistance
antimicrobial susceptibility
seafood
public health
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/14/1/73
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