Antimicrobial use and resistance in food-producing animals and the environment: an African perspective

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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Main Authors: Zuhura I. Kimera, Stephen E. Mshana, Mark M. Rweyemamu, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Mecky I. N. Matee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial resistance
Surveillance
Food animals
Environment
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-020-0697-x

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