Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is a pervasive global health threat. To combat the spread of resistance, it is necessary to consider all possible sources and understand the pathways and mechanisms by which resistance disseminates. Best management practices are urgently needed to provide barriers to the spread of resistance and maximize the lifespan of antibiotics as a precious resource. Herein we advise upon the need for coordinated national and international strategies, highlighting three essential components: (1) Monitoring, (2) Risk Assessment, and (3) Mitigation of antibiotic resistance. Central to all three components is What exactly to monitor, assess, and mitigate? We address this question within an environmental framework, drawing from fundamental microbial ecological processes driving the spread of resistance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13061-13069 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Environmental Science and Technology |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Nov 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry