Antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacteriaceae isolated from street foods in selected towns of Ethiopia

This study investigated the bacterial safety and antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacteriaceae in street foods from Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Dire Dawa, and Jimma, Ethiopia. Out of 525 food samples, 53% were contaminated by bacteria, while 54.3%) were contaminated with Escherichia coli. The most frequently isolated species were Staphylococcus aureus, with Shigella, Klebsiella, and Salmonella group A having significant statistical significance. The most resistant antibiotics were Erythromycin (54%), Streptomycin (17%), and Amoxicillin (14%). The study concludes that authorities should enforce safety measures and promote antibiotic use among street food vendors and the broader population.