Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria pose a risk to food and water safety. MRSA, ESBL-producing bacteria, and VRE (Vancomycin-resistant enterococci) can be transmitted through food and water, causing difficult-to-treat infections.
Examples of antimicrobial resistance bacteria
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
It can be transmitted through contaminated meat and dairy products. Insufficient heating or poor hygiene increases the risk. - ESBL-producing bacteria (Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase)
Found in raw meat and vegetables. These bacteria break down antibiotics, making infections resistant to treatment. - VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci)
This bacteria is found in sewage and surface water and can infect humans through inadequately purified drinking water or contaminated food.
The risks of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in food and water can be minimized through conscious choices and better control.
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More information about Antimicrobial Resistance can be found at Antimicrobiële resistentie (AMR) | RIVM
