Abstract
Overtime, intensive use or misuse of antimicrobial agents is considered as the most important factor for the emergence, selection and dissemination of antibiotic resistant bacteria under selective pressure. In this vein, in order to investigate the antibiotic resistance extent, samples from different untreated and unpasteurized honey samples from different botanical sources purchased in bulk from village open markets in Greece were studied. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria isolated from honeys is on the rise. A multiresistance antibiotic profile was effective for most bacterial strains, and pronounced resistance profiles were observed for the commonly used antibiotics. All strains demonstrate resistance to Vancomycin, Ampicillin, Oxacillin and Ceftiofur. High prevalence of S. Aureus, sub. aureus and B. subtilis resistant strains was observed. Metronidazole, Chloramphenicol and Tylosin conserved an almost absent resistance. Systematically monitoring and surveillance of the microbiological quality of selected ecosystems by implementation of a public education campaign must be done, in order to preserve food quality, optimizing sewage treatment and safeguard the public health.
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