Use of antimicrobial agents in aquaculture.
Rev Sci Tech
; 31(1): 189-97, 2012 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22849275
ABSTRACT
The aquaculture industry has grown dramatically, and plays an important role in the world's food supply chain. Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria associated with food animals receives much attention, and drug use in aquaculture is also an important issue. There are many differences between aquatic and terrestrial management systems, such as the methods used for administration of drugs. Unique problems are related to the application of drugs in aquatic environments. Residual drugs in fish products can affect people who consume them, and antimicrobials released into aquatic environments can select for resistant bacteria. Moreover, these antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, or their resistance genes, can be transferred to humans. To decrease the risks associated with the use of antimicrobials, various regulations have been developed. In addition, it is necessary to prevent bacterial diseases in aquatic animals by vaccination, to improve culture systems, and to monitor the amount of antimicrobial drugs used and the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções Bacterianas
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Aquicultura
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Doenças dos Peixes
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Anti-Infecciosos
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article