Prevalence of multidrug-resistant species in fish in a reduction trial using lemon juice and sesame oil.

BACKGROUND

Because of its high nutritional value, excellent taste, and ease of digestion, fish is one of the most popular foods. However, it also serves as a vehicle for various pathogenic microorganisms, particularly species, which pose a risk to public health.

AIM

This study targeted studying the prevalence of multidrug-resistant species in three marine fish retailed in Egypt. In addition, the antimicrobial activities of lemon juice and sesame oil against were screened.

METHODS

For these reasons, this study assessed the prevalence of species in marine fish (mullet, brush tooth lizard, and coral fish) that are sold in the local market of Zagazig, Egypt. Additionally, certain virulence factors were detected in the recovered isolates. The antimicrobial susceptibility of the recovered isolates was also screened. The antivibrio activities of lemon juice and sesame oil (1% and 2%) were additionally tested.

RESULTS

The acquired data showed that the prevalence of species was 40% among the tested fish samples. was isolated at 20.8%. (8.3%), (8.3%), and (2.5%). The recovered isolates were highly resistant to cefazolin (87.5%), ampicillin (77.1%), cephalothin (68.75%), penicillin, and streptomycin (100%, each). Lemon juice and sesame oil had marked antibacterial activities against .

CONCLUSION

Fish dipping in lemon juice and sesame oil was an effective way to lower the load of in fish. In addition, sanitary measures must be implemented to prevent microbial contamination in fish markets and aquatic environments.