Tracking Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Environment
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 1367
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Interests: antibiotic resistance; environmental bacteria; lateral gene transfer; microbial evolution
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Interests: identifying the fate and transport mechanisms of pharmaceuticals and degradation by-products in domestic; industrial and hospital wastewater; effluents and biosolids; industrial fish ponds, effluent irrigated fields, river streams and groundwater; technology development for water treatment and purification via Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for removal of pharmaceutical compounds from wastewater effluent
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global threat that necessitates immediate and concerted action. Beyond the clinical confines, AMR genes have insidiously permeated our environment, existing in soil, water systems, and beyond. The spread of these genes is propelled by a confluence of factors: agricultural practices, urban waste, and the very fabric of global travel. To effectively track and comprehend the reach of AMR, we rely on sophisticated molecular techniques and the precision of geographic information systems. Recognizing that AMR's ramifications transcend human health, it impacts animal welfare and the delicate balance of ecosystems, compelling us to adopt a holistic 'One Health' approach to tackle its multifaceted challenges. Swift action by policymakers is imperative, as they forge effective regulatory frameworks and champion innovative research to confront AMR head-on.
This Special Issue plunges into the depths of environmental AMR reservoirs, illuminating how these silent sentinels are sculpting the landscape of infectious disease management. Our mission is to amplify awareness and incite proactive measures to safeguard the potency of our most vital medicinal arsenal. We warmly invite submissions that intersect with environmental AMR. It features original research that delves into the genetic underpinnings of resistance, epidemiological studies charting the genetic spread, and critical reviews that amalgamate and distil current understanding while pinpointing areas for further exploration.
Dr. Mor Nadia Lurie-Weinberger
Prof. Dr. Dror Avisar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- AMR
- environmental reservoirs
- antibiotic resistance genes
- ARGs
- horizontal gene transfer
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