Antimicrobial use and resistance in food- producing animals and the environment: an African perspective
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The overuse of antimicrobials in food animals and the subsequent contamination of the environment
have been associated with development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This review presents information
on antimicrobial use, resistance and status of surveillance systems in food animals and the environment in Africa.
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Antimicrobial use, Antimicrobial resistance, Surveillance, Food animal, Environment, Africa