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Bacterial Foodborne Diseases in Central America and the Caribbean: A Systematic Review

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Publicado en:Microbiology Research vol. 16, no. 4 (2025), p. 78
Autor principal: Severino, Nicole
Otros Autores: Reyes, Claudia, Fernandez Yumeris, Azevedo Vasco, De, Francisco Luis Enrique, Ramos, Rommel T, Maroto-Martín, Luis Orlando, Franco, Edian F
Publicado:
MDPI AG
Materias:
Central America
Infections
Food safety
Pathogens
Public health
Food contamination & poisoning
Documentation
Salmonella
Epidemiology
Boolean
Campylobacter
Data analysis
Foodborne diseases
Risk analysis
Seasonal variations
Research methodology
Diarrhea
Gene sequencing
Epidemics
Bacterial infections
Criteria
Clinical trials
Risk factors
Illnesses
Whole genome sequencing
E coli
Surveillance
Surveillance systems
Reviews
Systematic review
Bacteria
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Resumen:Foodborne diseases (FBDs) represent a significant public health concern, particularly in regions like Central America and the Caribbean (CAC), where surveillance gaps due to a lack of resources, knowledge, and technical abilities hinder control over outbreaks. This review investigates the bacterial pathogens responsible for FBDs, their prevalence, management challenges, and prevention strategies. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, focusing on bacterial FBDs in CAC from 2000 to 2024. PubMed and Google Scholar were used as primary databases, supported by other sources to identify relevant studies. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies focusing on bacterial pathogens, prevalence, risk factors, and surveillance practices. Out of the 509 studies initially identified, 35 met the inclusion criteria. The most prevalent pathogens were Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, Campylobacter spp., and Aliarcobacter spp., with contamination often associated with poultry, eggs, and vegetables. Key challenges included inadequate surveillance systems, limited resources, and inconsistent reporting practices. A more significant investment in pathogen monitoring, documentation, and education, along with technologies like whole-genome sequencing (WGS), is crucial. Institutional and governmental funding is vital to improve surveillance and strengthen regional risk analysis.
ISSN:2036-7481
DOI:10.3390/microbiolres16040078
Fuente:Biological Science Database