Antimicrobial use and resistance in food-producing animals and the environment: an African perspective

Background The overuse of antimicrobials in food animals and the subsequent contamination of the environment have been associated with development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. This review presents information on antimicrobial use, resistance and status of surveillance systems in food animals and the environment in Africa. Methods Information was searched through PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and African Journal Online...