Types of Salmonella commonly found in humans display high levels of multidrug resistance across the European Union, according to a recent study conducted by the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
For the study, researchers from both agencies analyzed data submitted by 28 E.U. member states on multiple strains of bacteria with known drug-resistance commonly detected in humans and animals. Analysis revealed nearly 30 percent of Salmonella isolates extracted from humans displayed multidrug resistance. However, experts also found resistance to antimicrobials used to treat severe human cases of Salmonella infection remained low.
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"It is of particular concern that some common types of Salmonella in humans, such as monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium, exhibit extremely high multidrug resistance," said Dr. Mike Catchpole, the chief scientist at the ECDC. "Prudent use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine is extremely important to address the challenge posed by antimicrobial resistance. We all have a responsibility to ensure that antibiotics keep working."
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