High Microbial Load and Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens in Street-Vended Sugarcane Juice: A Public Health Perspective
Background: Street-vended sugarcane juice is a widely consumed beverage in Bangladesh because of its refreshing taste and nutritional value. However, inadequate hygienic practices during extraction, handling, and vending may lead to bacterial contamination, increasing the risk of foodborne diseases and the disseminatio...