Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective

Air pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are two critical challenges that threaten global health and sustainability. Emerging research suggests a significant connection between these phenomena, with air pollution potentially acting as a driver for the development, dissemination, and persiste...

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Main Authors: Leshan Xiu, Shuangqing Hu
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Science in One Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949704325000150
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description Air pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are two critical challenges that threaten global health and sustainability. Emerging research suggests a significant connection between these phenomena, with air pollution potentially acting as a driver for the development, dissemination, and persistence of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). Drawing on evidence from recent studies, we highlight the mechanisms through which air pollution contributes to AMR, including the role of particulate matter, atmospheric transport, and co-selection pressure. We advocate for a comprehensive One Health approach to address the intertwined threats of air pollution and AMR, emphasizing the need for integrated policies, surveillance, and interdisciplinary research.
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spelling doaj-art-80ed971c0d3e4f85b208be23981a244f2025-08-20T03:58:45ZengElsevierScience in One Health2949-70432025-01-01410011810.1016/j.soh.2025.100118Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspectiveLeshan Xiu0Shuangqing Hu1State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, Shanghai Academy of Environment Sciences, Shanghai 200240, China; School of Global Health, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; One Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University-The University of Edinburgh, Shanghai 200025, China; Corresponding author. State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, Shanghai Academy of Environment Sciences, Shanghai 200240, China.State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants, Shanghai Academy of Environment Sciences, Shanghai 200240, ChinaAir pollution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are two critical challenges that threaten global health and sustainability. Emerging research suggests a significant connection between these phenomena, with air pollution potentially acting as a driver for the development, dissemination, and persistence of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). Drawing on evidence from recent studies, we highlight the mechanisms through which air pollution contributes to AMR, including the role of particulate matter, atmospheric transport, and co-selection pressure. We advocate for a comprehensive One Health approach to address the intertwined threats of air pollution and AMR, emphasizing the need for integrated policies, surveillance, and interdisciplinary research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949704325000150Antimicrobal resistanceAir pollutionOne Health
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title Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective
title_full Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective
title_fullStr Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective
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title_short Air pollution might contribute to antimicrobial resistance: a One Health perspective
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topic Antimicrobal resistance
Air pollution
One Health
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