Veterinary Science

Global surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in food animals using priority drugs maps

C. Zhao, Y. Wang, et al.

Explore the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance in food animals across low- and middle-income countries, as revealed by an extensive study conducted by Cheng Zhao, Yu Wang, Ranya Mulchandani, and Thomas P. Van Boeckel. Discover the hotspots of resistance and the future implications for public health through their groundbreaking research!

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food animals is a growing concern. This study mapped AMR prevalence in seven antimicrobials across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) using 1088 point-prevalence surveys and a geospatial model. Hotspots were identified in China, India, Brazil, Chile, and parts of Central Asia and Southeast Africa. Tetracycline showed the highest resistance, while cefotaxime showed the lowest. The study also predicted which antimicrobials would likely exceed critical resistance levels in the future, revealing geographic variations in priority antimicrobial classes for surveillance.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Jan 26, 2024

Authors

Cheng Zhao, Yu Wang, Ranya Mulchandani, Thomas P. Van Boeckel

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