Food Pathways of and Its Ability to Cause Gastroenteritis in North Africa.

Infections caused by human pathogenic bacteria in food sources pose significant and widespread concerns, leading to substantial economic losses and adverse impacts on public health. This review seeks to shed light on the recent literature addressing the prevalence of in the food supply chains of North African countries. Additionally, it aims to provide an overview of the available information regarding health-related concerns, such as virulence genes, and the presence of antibiotic resistance in . This review highlights a gap in our comprehensive understanding of prevalence in the food supply chains of North African nations, with limited molecular characterization efforts to identify its sources. Studies at the molecular level across the region have shown the diversity of strains and their virulence profiles, thus, these results show the difficulty of controlling infections in the region. In addition, the discussion of antibiotic resistance makes it clear that there is a need for the development of comprehensive strategies to fight the potential threat of antimicrobial resistance in strains. Despite common reports on animal-derived foods in this region, this review underscores the persistent challenges that may pose to food safety and public health in North African countries.