Henriquez, Fiona L.

Hursthouse, Andrew S.

Knapp, Charles W.

McLellan, Iain

Peshkur, Tatyana

Rodgers, Kiri

Tonner, Rebecca

Williams, Roderick

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming a top concern worldwide with the potential for catastrophic repercussions. The majority of research to date focuses on the medicalcauses, particularly the use and disposal of antibiotics, however there is growing evidence that in fact “stressful” environments caused by anthropogenic activities with subsequentgeochemical contaminates to be a notable attributor to AMR as well. This research highlights key geochemical parameters e.g. Metal and PAH contamination in sediments from the riverClyde, which is a key historical hub of industrial activity and pollution, and the correlations they have with the abundance of antimicrobial resistance.The ability to compare different pollution conditions among stratified layers in estuarine sediments allow us to determine key contributing factors affecting antibiotic resistance(AMR) in microbial communities. This is a unique approach of investigating resistance traits will generate a wealth of information about how our past industrial actions may impact public and environmental health now and/or the near future. Ultimately not only does such a connection highlight that the AMR widespread problem is greater than we thought, but offersa potential of treatment or a way of controlling its prevalence in a sustainable way

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Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments?:the geochemical role!

Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments?:the geochemical role!

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