Research shows that Indonesian egg production is still contaminated by germs resistant to antibiotic

 In the bustling world of supermarket shelves and local farms, a recent study conducted by researchers at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia has cast a shadow over a seemingly innocuous item on our grocery list: eggs. Salmonella, a pervasive bacteria notorious for causing illness and even death globally, has been identified in eggs sold across Indonesian supermarkets. What’s more alarming is the discovery that a significant portion of these eggs, a staggering 87.5%, harbors antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella. The culprit? Oxytetracycline, a vital antibiotic used to combat various ailments, including relapsing fever, malaria, respiratory infections, and acne. The study’s revelations go beyond a simple concern; they uncover a deep-seated issue of irresponsible antibiotic use in the country’s egg production. The term “multi-drug resistance” echoes through the findings, indicating that these bacteria can withstand multiple medications, posing a