Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in edible ice in Thailand
Issued Date
2025-03-04
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eISSN
18763405
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-86000674363
Pubmed ID
39073866
Journal Title
International health
Volume
17
Issue
2
Start Page
232
End Page
234
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International health Vol.17 No.2 (2025) , 232-234
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Amornchai P., Wuthiekanun V., Langla S., Wongsuvan G., Aramrueang P., Day N.P.J., Limmathurotsakul D. Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in edible ice in Thailand. International health Vol.17 No.2 (2025) , 232-234. 234. doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihae050 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/106791
Title
Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in edible ice in Thailand
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The presence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria in edible ice in tropical countries is largely unknown. METHODS: We evaluate the presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales in 100 edible ice samples from drink carts in 20 markets in four provinces (five markets/province) in Thailand. Ten samples of commercially sold edible ice in sealed packages were tested as controls. RESULTS: Of 100 samples, 29 (29%) were culture positive for ESBL-producing Enterobacterales, with a median quantitative count of 2 colony-forming units (CFU)/100 mL (range, 1 to 40 CFU/100 mL). All control samples were culture negative for ESBL-producing Enterobacterales. CONCLUSIONS: AMR bacteria is commonly found in edible ice from drink carts.
