Identification of bacteria on Thai banknotes and coins using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and their phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility profiles
Our data demonstrated a high prevalence of medically important bacteria presented on Thai currency, which may pose a potential risk to human health and food safety. Food vendors and consumers should be educated about the possible cross-contamination of bacteria between the environment, food item, and currency.
Authors
- Nattapong Yamasamit
- Narissara Mungkornkaew
- Pirom Noisumdaeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0599-0547)
- Nattamon Niyomdecha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5364-6716)
- Thanchira Saita
- Waratchaya Rodraksa
- Achiraya Phanitmas
- Suwitchaya Sungvaraporn
- Arisa Pinmuang
Institutions
- Thammasat University (TH)
- Thammasat University Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19465
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00