Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes
Researchers found Hurricane Milton moved antibiotic-resistance genes from farm waste into coastal waters, where they persisted for weeks and could threaten drinking water users.
- In October 2024, Hurricane Milton transported antibiotic-resistant genes from inland agricultural bacteria to Florida's coastal environments, posing risks to communities near factory farms.
- Rising antibiotic use in United States livestock increased 16% from 2023 through 2024, according to the Food and Drug Administration, as manure from factory farms carries high levels of resistant genes into waterways.
- Researcher Oh and his team tested 30 sites along Florida's Gulf Coast, confirming inland bacteria carried resistance genes that persisted for months in coastal environments after the hurricane.
- Antimicrobial-Resistant infections cause 1.27 million deaths globally each year, with more than 35,000 in the United States; Sid Thakur, veterinarian and executive director at North Carolina State University's Global One Health Academy, warned this challenge is poised to intensify.
- Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, further accelerating antibiotic resistance dissemination as James Tiedje, microbiologist at Michigan State University, noted downstream communities relying on river water face heightened infection risks.
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Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes - The Mexico Ledger
Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genesIn early October of 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida. At least 19 tornadoes tore through 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, tossing up neatly laid pastures while swollen rivers and creeks flooded cattle ranches and poultry farms across the state.Chamteut Oh, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, studies microbes in the en…
Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes - Seward Independent
Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genesIn early October of 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida. At least 19 tornadoes tore through 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, tossing up neatly laid pastures while swollen rivers and creeks flooded cattle ranches and poultry farms across the state.Chamteut Oh, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, studies microbes in the en…
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Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes
Sentient reports that hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes through floodwaters, posing a growing public health threat linked to climate change.
Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genes - Stateline Publications
Extreme weather events like hurricanes can spread antibiotic resistance genesIn early October of 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida. At least 19 tornadoes tore through 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, tossing up neatly laid pastures while swollen rivers and creeks flooded cattle ranches and poultry farms across the state.Chamteut Oh, an assistant professor at the University of Florida, studies microbes in the en…
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