Genomic surveillance for antimicrobial resistance – a One Health perspective

Author: Djordjevic, Steven P.; Jarocki, Veronica M.; Seemann, Torsten; Cummins, Max L.; Watt, Anne E.; Drigo, Barbara; Wyrsch, Ethan R.; Reid, Cameron J.; Donner, Erica; Howden, Benjamin P.

Description: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of microorganisms to adapt and survive under diverse chemical selection pressures – is influenced by complex interactions between humans, companion and food-producing animals, wildlife, insects and the environment. To understand and manage the threat posed to health (human, animal, plant and environmental) and security (food and water security and biosecurity), a multifaceted ‘One Health’ approach to AMR surveillance is required. Genomic technologies have enabled monitoring of the mobilization, persistence and abundance of AMR genes and mutations within and between microbial populations. Their adoption has also allowed source-tracing of AMR pathogens and modelling of AMR evolution and transmission. Here, we highlight recent advances in genomic AMR surveillance and the relative strengths of different technologies for AMR surveillance and research. We showcase recent insights derived from One Health genomic surveillance and consider the challenges to broader adoption both in developed and in lower- and middle-income countries.

Subject headings: Animals; Humans; Drug Resistance, Bacterial; Anti-Bacterial Agents; One Health; Genomics; Animals, Wild; Antimicrobial resistance; Microorganisms

Publication year: 2024

Journal or book title: Nature Reviews. Genetics

Volume: 25

Issue: 2

Pages: 142-157

Find the full text: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-023-00649-y

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