One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and associated Human Activities in Brazil: a Critical Review

Authors

  • Marcos Rodrigues Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Ana Júlia Reis Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Alex Sandra Minasi Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Ana Paula da Fontoura Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Dienefer Bierhals Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Lívia Freitas Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Mariana Souza Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Rodolfo Baptista Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Flávio Manoel da Silva Júnior Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Pedro Eduardo da Silva Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil
  • Daniela Ramos Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2025.01.01

Keywords:

Coastal Tourism, Agriculture, Antimicrobials, Antimicrobial Resistance Genes

Abstract

Human activities are a reflection of the evolution of tools and development of technologies. With that also comes the drawback of these activities affecting native animal and plant populations, along with the broader ecosystem impact that all living beings on the planet are vulnerable to. The generation of antimicrobial resistance genes is one of these results, and this review aims to track two approaches related to antimicrobial resistance development, directly or indirectly associated with human economic activities, representing some of the most profitable businesses in Brazil: coastal tourism and agriculture/livestock. These activities represent a large part of the investment from governments in Brazil and the consequences of the misuse can be potentially harmful and are not completely understood. The recent increase in the number of infections caused by resistant microorganisms is of paramount importance and is generating concern all over the world. This review is in line with the One Health approach.

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Published

03-06-2025

How to Cite

Rodrigues , M., Reis , A. J., Minasi , A. S., da Fontoura, A. P., Bierhals, D., Freitas, L., Souza, M., Baptista, R., da Silva Júnior, F. M., da Silva, P. E., & Ramos, D. (2025). One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and associated Human Activities in Brazil: a Critical Review. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination, 20(1), 01–13. https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2025.01.01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Reviews

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