Description and determinants of the faecal resistome and microbiome of farmers and slaughterhouse workers: A metagenome-wide cross-sectional study

Description and determinants of the faecal resistome and microbiome of farmers and slaughterhouse workers: A metagenome-wide cross-sectional study

Background: By studying the entire human faecal resistome and associated microbiome, the diversity and abundance of faecal antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) can be comprehensively characterized. Prior culture-based studies have shown associations between occupational exposure to livestock and ca...

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Main Authors: Liese Van Gompel, Roosmarijn E.C. Luiken, Rasmus B. Hansen, Patrick Munk, Martijn Bouwknegt, Lourens Heres, Gerdit D. Greve, Peter Scherpenisse, Betty G.M. Jongerius-Gortemaker, Monique H.G. Tersteeg-Zijderveld, Silvia García-Cobos, Wietske Dohmen, Alejandro Dorado-García, Jaap A. Wagenaar, Bert A.P. Urlings, Frank M. Aarestrup, Dik J. Mevius, Dick J.J. Heederik, Heike Schmitt, Alex Bossers, Lidwien A.M. Smit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Environment International
Subjects:
Resistome
Microbiome
Antimicrobial resistance
Occupational exposure
Farmers
Slaughterhouse workers
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020318948

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