Prevalence and antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter spp. in broiler chicken carcasses and hygiene practises in informal urban markets in a low-income setting

Campylobacteriosis is a common foodborne disease in low-income countries, and a study in Uganda found that Campylobacter spp. was present in 66% of broiler chicken carcasses sold in informal urban markets. The study also found that most vendors were unaware of foodborne illnesses, and their knowledge about hygienic practices was low. The findings suggest urgent interventions to improve food safety, protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and prevent the spread of AMR.