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Area of Science:

  • One Health
  • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a complex global threat requiring a holistic One Health perspective.
  • The interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental sectors facilitates the spread of resistant bacteria and resistance genes.
  • Inappropriate antimicrobial use in humans and animals, alongside environmental pollution, exacerbates the AMR crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of the One Health approach in managing antimicrobial resistance.
  • To identify key areas for intervention across human, animal, and environmental domains.
  • To emphasize the need for global collaboration and integrated strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current antimicrobial use patterns and resistance determinants across sectors.
  • Analysis of the impact of human, animal husbandry, and environmental practices on AMR.
  • Examination of existing national and international action plans incorporating the One Health framework.

Main Results:

  • Inappropriate antimicrobial use, including mass medication and growth promotion, is prevalent in animal agriculture.
  • Human overuse, poor infection control, and inadequate sanitation contribute significantly to AMR.
  • Environmental pollution from waste streams acts as a reservoir for resistance genes, expanding the environmental resistome.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing a One Health approach is essential for effective antimicrobial stewardship and resistance containment.
  • Key actions include optimizing antimicrobial use, enhancing surveillance, improving infection control, and addressing environmental contamination.
  • Policy development, regulatory improvements, and research into alternatives are vital for preserving antimicrobial efficacy.