Antimicrobial consumption and resistance in bacteria from humans and food‐producing animals
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Abstract
originating from human invasive infections (i.e., exhibited 'complete susceptibility' or 'zero resistance' to a harmonised set of antimicrobials). Overall, the findings suggest that measures implemented to reduce AMC in food-producing animals and in humans have been effective in many countries. Nevertheless, these measures need to be reinforced so that reductions in AMC are retained and further continued, where necessary. This also highlights the importance of measures that promote human and animal health, such as vaccination and better hygiene, thereby reducing the need for use of antimicrobials.
Topics & Concepts
AntimicrobialAntibiotic resistanceBacteriaBiologyEuropean unionBiotechnologyFood scienceVeterinary medicineAntibioticsMicrobiologyMedicineBusinessEconomic policyGeneticsPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsAntibiotic Use and ResistanceGut microbiota and health