Tackling antibiotic resistance: the environmental framework
Date
2015Author
Berendonk, Thomas U.Manaia, C. M.
Merlin, Christophe
Fatta-kassinos, Despo
Cytryn, Eddie
Walsh, Fiona
Bürgmann, Helmut
Sørum, Henning
Norström, Madelaine
Pons, Marie-noëlle
Kreuzinger, Norbert
Huovinen, Pentti
Stefani, Stefania
Schwartz, Thomas
Kisand, Veljo
Baquero, Fernando
Martinez, José Luis
Source
Nature Reviews.MicrobiologyVolume
13Issue
5Pages
310-317Google Scholar check
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Antibiotic resistance is a threat to human and animal health worldwide, and key measures are required to reduce the risks posed by antibiotic resistance genes that occur in the environment. These measures include the identification of critical points of control, the development of reliable surveillance and risk assessment procedures, and the implementation of technological solutions that can prevent environmental contamination with antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes. In this Opinion article, we discuss the main knowledge gaps, the future research needs and the policy and management options that should be prioritized to tackle antibiotic resistance in the environment.