| Autor: |
Wu-Wu JWF; Food Technology Department, University of Costa Rica, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica., Guadamuz-Mayorga C; Agribusiness Department, Costa Rican Technological Institute, Cartago 159-7050, Costa Rica., Oviedo-Cerdas D; Instrumental Analysis Department, Iberoamerican University, Tibás 11870-1000, Costa Rica., Zamora WJ; CBio3 Laboratory, School of Chemistry, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica.; Laboratory of Computational Toxicology, University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica.; Biological Testing Laboratory (LEBi), University of Costa Rica, San Pedro, San José 11501-2060, Costa Rica.; Advanced Computing Lab (CNCA), National High Technology Center (CeNAT), Pavas, San José 1174-1200, Costa Rica. |
| Abstrakt: |
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) has direct and indirect repercussions on public health and threatens to decrease the therapeutic effect of antibiotic treatments and lead to more infection-related deaths. There are several mechanisms by which ABR can be transferred from one microorganism to another. The risk of transfer is often related to environmental factors. The food supply chain offers conditions where ABR gene transfer can occur by multiple pathways, which generates concerns regarding food safety. This work reviews mechanisms involved in ABR gene transfer, potential transmission routes in the food supply chain, the prevalence of antibiotic residues in food and ABR organisms in processing lines and final products, and implications for public health. Finally, the paper will elaborate on the application of antimicrobial peptides as new alternatives to antibiotics that might countermeasure ABR and is compatible with current food trends. |
