Antimicrobial use and resistance in food-producing animals and the environment: an African perspective
Abstract Background The overuse of antimicrobials in food animals and the subsequent contamination of the environment have been associated with development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This review presents information on antimicrobial use, resistance and status of surveillance systems in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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Series: | Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-020-0697-x |