Insects, Rodents, and Pets as Reservoirs, Vectors, and Sentinels of Antimicrobial Resistance

Insects, Rodents, and Pets as Reservoirs, Vectors, and Sentinels of Antimicrobial Resistance

This paper reviews the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in insects, rodents, and pets. Insects (e.g., houseflies, cockroaches), rodents (rats, mice), and pets (dogs, cats) act as reservoirs of AMR for first-line and last-resort antimicrobial agents. AMR proliferates in insects, rodents,...

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Main Authors: Willis Gwenzi, Nhamo Chaukura, Norah Muisa-Zikali, Charles Teta, Tendai Musvuugwa, Piotr Rzymski, Akebe Abia Luther King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms
antimicrobial resistance genes
companion animals
human exposure pathways
human health risks
quantitative microbial risk assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/1/68

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