Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) for Environmental Development and Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance

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Authors

Nicholas J. Ashbolt · Environmental Protection Agency

Alejandro Amézquita · Unilever (United Kingdom)

Thomas Backhaus · University of Gothenburg

Peter Borriello · Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Kristian K. Brandt · University of Copenhagen

Peter Collignon · Australian National University

Anja Coors

Abstract

We propose that environmental aspects of antibiotic-resistance development be included in the processes of any HHRA addressing ARB. Because of limited available data, a multicriteria decision analysis approach would be a useful way to undertake an HHRA of environmental antibiotic resistance that informs risk managers.

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Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Antibiotic Use and Resistance

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Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 121, Issue 9, pp. 993-1001

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1206316

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 18.62

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Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) for Environmental Development and Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance

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