Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Our Environment

Dear Colleagues,

The world is witnessing a proliferating challenge in the form of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which extends its impact far beyond the realms of healthcare. This Special Issue of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, entitled "Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Our Environment", aims to shed light on the critical issue of AMR in our environment.

As a global health concern, AMR has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its potential to significantly increase morbidity and mortality rates. The research landscape surrounding AMR spans various disciplines, and this Special Issue aims to spotlight the significance of monitoring AMR in the environment.

With an increasing body of evidence, it has become clear that the environment plays a crucial role in the development and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. The transmission of antimicrobial resistance through water, soil, and wildlife ecosystems is an emerging area of concern, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors at play.

Across diverse sectors and industries, a growing awareness of the environmental dimension of AMR is driving various interventions. These include efforts to enhance surveillance, better understand the sources and transmission routes of resistance, and develop strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of AMR.

In alignment with the Global Action Plan's strategic objectives, this Special Issue will emphasize the importance of monitoring and addressing AMR in the environment, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. By adopting a One Health approach, we aim to strengthen the surveillance of AMR in environmental reservoirs, explore innovative infection prevention and control measures, and evaluate the impact of vaccination strategies in environmental contexts.

Furthermore, the Special Issue will explore the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship principles in environmental settings and seek to enhance legislative and policy reforms to better protect our ecosystems. This Special Issue recognizes that addressing AMR in the environment is essential for comprehensive AMR management on a global scale.

We invite researchers, scientists, and experts from various fields to contribute their insights and findings to this Special Issue. By disseminating the latest research on the "Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Our Environment", we aim to enhance our understanding of the environmental dimensions of AMR, identify critical gaps, and ultimately contribute to more effective strategies for mitigating the global burden of antimicrobial resistance.

We would like to welcome you to read this Special Issue.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease.

Dr. Isaac Dennis Amoah
Guest Editor

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• antimicrobial resistance
• environmental monitoring
• One Health
• surveillance
• AMR transmission
• ecosystem health