Serotype and antimicrobial resistance of <i>Salmonella</i> from poultry meats in 2021 in Shanghai, China

Salmonella is a major cause of food poisoning, and its infection antimicrobial resistance vary regionally due to different sanitary standards the use antimicrobials. The aim this study evaluate microbiological contamination in Shanghai, providing references for supervision over safety clinical treatment. This analysed distribution serotypes, poultry meats serotype Salmonella, correlation between resistance, multiple drug (MDR) 139 strains from meats. results showed that proportion detected pigeons was high, which could severe diseases humans. most common observed TET (about 60%), even found IPM. Resistance two or more antimicrobials accounted 75.5%, indicating wide spreading MDR.