Global prevalence of Clostridioides difficile in 17,148 food samples from 2009 to 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS: There is still little known concerning the food-borne impact of C. difficile, but the reported contamination might pose a public health risk. Therefore, to improve the food safety and prevent contamination with C. difficile spores, it is necessary to observe hygienic issues during foods preparation, cooking and transfer.PMID:37072805 | PMC:PMC10114346 | DOI:10.1186/s41043-023-00369-3
Source: Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research