Affiliation:
1. Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory, Center for Environmental Engineering Research, Department of Civil Engineering The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong China
Abstract
AbstractAntibiotic resistance has been recognized as a major challenge worldwide for humans. “One Health” has been recognized as a key concept for containment of antibiotic resistance. Under the framework, the role of the environment in the development of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has become increasingly obvious. Despite numerous efforts, response to antibiotic resistance is considered to be inadequate, which is probably due to the lack of a clear roadmap. Here, we propose a “One Health” roadmap to combat antibiotic resistance in the environment through (1) understanding environmental resistome. The environmental gene pool has long been recognized as the single largest reservoir of both known and novel ARGs. (2) Standardizing ARG quantification. Systematic joint efforts based on standardized quantification are urgently needed to understand the true tempospatial profiles of the environmental resistome. (3) Identifying mechanisms of resistome development. Horizontal gene transfer and co‐selection have been recognized as the two main mechanisms contributing to the environmental resistome. (4) Establishing a risk‐assessment framework. The first critical step for large‐scale cost‐effective targeted ARG management in the environment is the risk assessment to identify the priority ARGs for control. (5) Formulating regulatory standards. By correlating the environmental ARG profile with public health, we may identify the indicator ARGs that can be integrated into current environmental quality standards. (6) Developing control strategies. Systematic analysis of available control technologies is required to identify the most feasible ones to curtail the spread of ARGs in the environment. The proposed roadmap under the “One Health” framework provides a guide to tackle antibiotic resistance in the environment.
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