Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review
Globalization in the 21st century has posed several challenges. In particular, the spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, especially Gram-negative bacteria, which are prevalent in certain regions of the world, is one of the most critical issues. This raises concerns about the risks associa...
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| author | Diogo Mendes Pedro Daniela Santos Maria Meneses Fátima Gonçalves Gonçalo Jantarada Domingos Cátia Caneiras |
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| description | Globalization in the 21st century has posed several challenges. In particular, the spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, especially Gram-negative bacteria, which are prevalent in certain regions of the world, is one of the most critical issues. This raises concerns about the risks associated with the booming tourism industry and migratory flows. In fact, even transient colonization with multidrug-resistant strains can present significant challenges to individual, family, and public health. Understanding the epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance, associated risk factors and prevention policies is therefore essential to ensure that strategies are in place to limit the global spread of high-risk bacterial clones and thereby protect public health. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ab4636279fc34112a421bb31b44562932025-01-24T13:51:25ZengMDPI AGTropical Medicine and Infectious Disease2414-63662025-01-011012610.3390/tropicalmed10010026Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative ReviewDiogo Mendes Pedro0Daniela Santos1Maria Meneses2Fátima Gonçalves3Gonçalo Jantarada Domingos4Cátia Caneiras5Laboratory of Microbiology Research in Environmental Health (EnviHealthMicro Lab), Institute of Environmental Health (ISAMB), Associate Laboratory TERRA, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1249-028 Lisboa, PortugalLaboratory of Microbiology Research in Environmental Health (EnviHealthMicro Lab), Institute of Environmental Health (ISAMB), Associate Laboratory TERRA, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1249-028 Lisboa, PortugalLaboratory of Microbiology Research in Environmental Health (EnviHealthMicro Lab), Institute of Environmental Health (ISAMB), Associate Laboratory TERRA, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1249-028 Lisboa, PortugalInfectious Diseases Department, ULS Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisboa, PortugalInfectious Diseases Department, ULS Santa Maria, 1649-028 Lisboa, PortugalLaboratory of Microbiology Research in Environmental Health (EnviHealthMicro Lab), Institute of Environmental Health (ISAMB), Associate Laboratory TERRA, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1249-028 Lisboa, PortugalGlobalization in the 21st century has posed several challenges. In particular, the spread of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, especially Gram-negative bacteria, which are prevalent in certain regions of the world, is one of the most critical issues. This raises concerns about the risks associated with the booming tourism industry and migratory flows. In fact, even transient colonization with multidrug-resistant strains can present significant challenges to individual, family, and public health. Understanding the epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance, associated risk factors and prevention policies is therefore essential to ensure that strategies are in place to limit the global spread of high-risk bacterial clones and thereby protect public health.https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/10/1/26Enterobacterales<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>travel medicinetravel-related bacterial colonizationantimicrobial resistanceESBL |
| spellingShingle | Diogo Mendes Pedro Daniela Santos Maria Meneses Fátima Gonçalves Gonçalo Jantarada Domingos Cátia Caneiras Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease Enterobacterales <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> travel medicine travel-related bacterial colonization antimicrobial resistance ESBL |
| title | Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review |
| title_full | Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review |
| title_fullStr | Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review |
| title_short | Risk of Colonization with Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria Among Travellers and Migrants: A Narrative Review |
| title_sort | risk of colonization with multidrug resistant gram negative bacteria among travellers and migrants a narrative review |
| topic | Enterobacterales <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> travel medicine travel-related bacterial colonization antimicrobial resistance ESBL |
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