Publications by authors named "Munachimso Odenakachi Victor-Ekwebelem"
Antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes as contaminants of emerging concern: Occurrences, impacts, mitigations and future guidelines.
Jeffrey Saúl Cedeño-Muñoz Sesan Abiodun Aransiola Kondakindi Venkateswar Reddy Pabbati Ranjit Munachimso Odenakachi Victor-Ekwebelem
Sci Total Environ
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Antibiotic resistance, fueled by the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs), is a major global health issue linked to the overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture.
- The environmental presence of ARGs, especially in places like municipal water and hospitals, poses serious health risks as they can be transferred to pathogens that affect humans.
- Current strategies to reduce ARGs and ARBs, while promising, face challenges, and future efforts should focus on better monitoring, international teamwork, and innovative solutions, including combination therapies and advanced oxidation techniques.