Detection of Salmonella in Wastewater Irrigated Farms in Meknes City, Morocco

The use of polluted water for irrigation is prominent in urban and peri-urban farms Meknes (Morocco). However, this may contain many pathogens that cause serious infections. Consumption contaminated vegetables could be a significant public health problem. Salmonella bacteria responsible multiple body infections, including gastroenteritis, fevers, more severe symptoms. This study aims to determine the prevalence periurban Meknes. A total seventy samples (17 Water, 11 soil, 42 vegetables) were collected analyzed using combination conventional molecular methods. results showed was most with Salmonella, followed by soil (45.5%) (16.6%). shows high water, which can source contamination crops. It raises concerns as farmers consumers are at risk infection.