Age Dependence of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Fecal Bacteria in Animals: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: A phenomenon of decreasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among fecal bacteria as food animals age has been noted in multiple field studies. We conducted a scoping review to summarize the extent, range, and nature of research activity and the data for the following question: "does AMR among enteric/fecal bacteria predictably shift as animals get older?". Methods: This review followed a scoping review methodology framework. Pertinent literature published up until November 2018 for all animals (except humans) was retrieved using keyword searches in two online databases, namely, PubMed® and the Web of Science™ Core Collection, without filtering publication date, geographic location, or language. Data were extracted from the included studies, summarized, and plotted

SUBMITTER: Gaire TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7870994 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature