Feasibility of Combating Antimicrobial Resistance using One Health Approach

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       In recent years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has assumed global health importance. Inability of current antimicrobial agents available to treat common and life-threatening infections is gradually pushing humanity to dark ages of post antibiotic era. It is no longer a medical problem since global community considers it as a development and economic issue. The Sustainable Development Goals articulate a commitment to launch well-coordinated multi-sectoral actions to combat AMR. Apart from developing new and afordable antimicrobial agents, which are both expensive and time consuming, the rational and reduced use of antibiotics is also a key element of any strategies to minimize impact of AMR. Huge quantities of antimicrobial agents are used in a veterinary sector, mainly as growth promoters. These are instrumental in giving rise to resistance in pathogens for critically important antimicrobial agents, thus putting human health at grave risk. A comprehensive One Health approach that addresses the use of antimicrobials in humans, animals and environment is the solution to comprehensively address the growing menace of AMR across the world, especially in developing countries.