The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach
The issue of antibiotic resistance represents a significant threat that extends beyond human health, encompassing animal welfare and the sustainability of the natural environment. The inappropriate use of antibiotics, poor sanitation and inadequate control measures have contributed to the emergence...
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| author | Elena Ponzo Silvia De Gaetano Angelina Midiri Giuseppe Mancuso Presti Giovanna Danna Giuliana Sebastiana Zummo Carmelo Biondo |
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| description | The issue of antibiotic resistance represents a significant threat that extends beyond human health, encompassing animal welfare and the sustainability of the natural environment. The inappropriate use of antibiotics, poor sanitation and inadequate control measures have contributed to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, which can spread at the human–animal–environment interface. The documented presence of antimicrobials in agriculture, veterinary medicine and human medicine has convinced all stakeholders of the need to contribute to the development of a “One Health” approach, which recognises the interrelationships between animals, humans and their environment and the need to adopt a common strategy encompassing these sectors to limit the spread of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Although a number of countries have implemented integrated surveillance systems to monitor antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance, available data suggest that the use of antibiotics in humans, animals and the environment is increasing worldwide. Consequently, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is becoming a recurring concern. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the measures that are necessary to be taken and implemented in order to guarantee global health security. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fbcea78ff66644908898852e0655b3ca2025-08-20T01:55:32ZengMDPI AGHygiene2673-947X2024-08-014329731610.3390/hygiene4030024The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health ApproachElena Ponzo0Silvia De Gaetano1Angelina Midiri2Giuseppe Mancuso3Presti Giovanna4Danna Giuliana5Sebastiana Zummo6Carmelo Biondo7Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Human Pathology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, ItalyThe issue of antibiotic resistance represents a significant threat that extends beyond human health, encompassing animal welfare and the sustainability of the natural environment. The inappropriate use of antibiotics, poor sanitation and inadequate control measures have contributed to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, which can spread at the human–animal–environment interface. The documented presence of antimicrobials in agriculture, veterinary medicine and human medicine has convinced all stakeholders of the need to contribute to the development of a “One Health” approach, which recognises the interrelationships between animals, humans and their environment and the need to adopt a common strategy encompassing these sectors to limit the spread of bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Although a number of countries have implemented integrated surveillance systems to monitor antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance, available data suggest that the use of antibiotics in humans, animals and the environment is increasing worldwide. Consequently, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is becoming a recurring concern. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the measures that are necessary to be taken and implemented in order to guarantee global health security.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/4/3/24antibiotic resistanceinfection controlOne Health solution |
| spellingShingle | Elena Ponzo Silvia De Gaetano Angelina Midiri Giuseppe Mancuso Presti Giovanna Danna Giuliana Sebastiana Zummo Carmelo Biondo The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach Hygiene antibiotic resistance infection control One Health solution |
| title | The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach |
| title_full | The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach |
| title_fullStr | The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach |
| title_short | The Antimicrobial Resistance Pandemic Is Here: Implementation Challenges and the Need for the One Health Approach |
| title_sort | antimicrobial resistance pandemic is here implementation challenges and the need for the one health approach |
| topic | antibiotic resistance infection control One Health solution |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/4/3/24 |
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