About this Research Topic
Humanity, animals, and the ecosystem are seriously threatened by antimicrobial resistance. A significant reason is the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in the human, animal, and environmental sectors as well as the global spread of resistant bacteria and resistance genes. Lately, the use of antimicrobials in animals raised for human consumption has become a significant public health issue. The environment also has a big impact in the interface between human and animal health through biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. A sustainable balance and optimization of the health of people, animals, and ecosystems are the goals of the comprehensive, unifying approach known as “One Health”. To battle and contain antimicrobial resistance within a One Health strategy, rigorous antimicrobial resistance surveillance along with strict execution of the core plan and action should be carried out at various sectors individually and collectively, at the national and worldwide level.
One Health has gained in popularity recently. It is crucial to promote a One Health strategy to tackle AMR. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to adapt, accelerate, collaborate, and invest in sustainable solutions. This Research Topic is looking for concise, innovative articles that explain the evolution and molecular basis of antibiotic resistance, the One Health approach, the challenges, and potential solutions. Research Articles, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Perspectives, and Opinions summarizing the current AMR issue, One Health approaches used, recent advancements, and prospective future directions are especially welcome in this collection.
Subthemes to be addressed in this Research Topic include, but are not limited to, the following:
• evolution of antimicrobial resistance
• microbial and antimicrobial resistance gene movement across One Health domains
• prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria in human, animals and environment
• influence of antimicrobials on Gut microbiota of human and animals
• relation between antimicrobial resistance and Infections
• genomics
• metagenomics enabled antimicrobial resistance surveillance
• various applications to combat antimicrobial resistance (stewardship programs, incentives, and policy for the responsible use of antimicrobials)
• novel natural molecules/alternatives to antimicrobial use
• control strategies involving the One Health concept
One Health has gained in popularity recently. It is crucial to promote a One Health strategy to tackle AMR. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to adapt, accelerate, collaborate, and invest in sustainable solutions. This Research Topic is looking for concise, innovative articles that explain the evolution and molecular basis of antibiotic resistance, the One Health approach, the challenges, and potential solutions. Research Articles, Reviews, Mini-Reviews, Perspectives, and Opinions summarizing the current AMR issue, One Health approaches used, recent advancements, and prospective future directions are especially welcome in this collection.
Subthemes to be addressed in this Research Topic include, but are not limited to, the following:
• evolution of antimicrobial resistance
• microbial and antimicrobial resistance gene movement across One Health domains
• prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria in human, animals and environment
• influence of antimicrobials on Gut microbiota of human and animals
• relation between antimicrobial resistance and Infections
• genomics
• metagenomics enabled antimicrobial resistance surveillance
• various applications to combat antimicrobial resistance (stewardship programs, incentives, and policy for the responsible use of antimicrobials)
• novel natural molecules/alternatives to antimicrobial use
• control strategies involving the One Health concept
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance, AMR genes, One Health, animals, ecosystem, strategies, humans
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