The antimicrobial susceptibility characteristics of Cronobacter sakazakii in comparison to other members of the Enterobacteriaceae family

Abstract

Bacteria displaying antimicrobial resistance pose a significant global healthcare predicament. Studies have reported an association between increases in mortality, duration of hospitalisation, cost of health care and the emergence of multi-drug resistance. This study focused on identifying the antimicrobial susceptibility characteristics of an emerging foodborne pathogen, Cronobacter sakazakii, and comparing these characteristics to other similar bacteria.