Antibiotic Resistance and the Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Human and Veterinary Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely recognized as a critical public health challenge in both human and veterinary medicine. AMR spread is a complex issue, as there are numerous ways through which it can be transferred between humans and animals, including via close contact, the food chain, or, indirectly, the environment. Antibiotic misuse in human healthcare, veterinary practice, and livestock farming is the primary driver of this problem. This is particularly concerning because the antimicrobials used in human medicine are often similar to those used in veterinary medicine, meaning that antibiotics which are critically important for human health should be avoided whenever possible. In response, the World Health Assembly has adopted five key strategic action plans to combat AMR: (1) enhancing AMR awareness and understanding; (2) strengthening knowledge through surveillance and research, with a focus on infection control measures; (3) implementing effective sanitation, hygiene, and infection prevention strategies; (4) optimizing antimicrobial use in both human and animal health; and (5) ensuring sustainable investment in countering antimicrobial resistance. Therefore, this Special Issue invites submissions from various research fields that focus on AMR and antimicrobial use in both human and veterinary medicine, with a particular focus on the World Health Assembly's five objectives.

Prof. Dr. Horvat Olga
Prof. Dr. Frane Božić
Guest Editors

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