Characterization of Salmonella species from pork meat in Tolima, Colombia
Background: Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterium and the principal cause of human gastroenteritis that originates from the consumption of animal products.Objective: to determine serotype and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp.isolated from pork meat and environmental samples in 6 slaughterhouses and 14 butcheries in Tolima, Colombia.Methods