The objective of this synthesis was to identify, collate, and describe the peer-reviewed literature that has reported antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs)in bacteria sampled from aquaculture food productions systems. The goal was to provide preliminary insights into the distribution and nature of AMR in aquaculture in the absence of an integrated global AMR surveillance system in these food production systems. Specifically, we asked: What is the global incidence, composition, and geographic distribution of genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance in bacteria associated with aquaculture food production systems?
Project Collaborators
Justin Kemp – International Development Research Centre, Canada
Renee Larocque – International Development Research Centre, Canada
Armando Heriazon – International Development Research Centre, Canada
Kevin H.D. Tiessen – International Development Research Centre, Canada
Jessica J. Taylor – Carleton University, Canada
Steven J. Cooke – Carleton University, Canada
Lisa Kelly – Carleton University, Canada
Project status – Complete
CEBC Contact – jessicataylor3@cunet.carleton.ca
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