Sutherland, Kendra
(2015)
Antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and its effects on human health.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
The over use of antibiotics in agriculture has led to antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria that are adversely affecting the treatment of illnesses and threatening public health. Antibiotics are essential in treating a wide range of health issues but could potentially lose their effectiveness if misuse of drugs continues. The agriculture industry contributes to this growing problem by relying on the use of antibiotics for raising livestock. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are being transferred from livestock to humans and it is resulting in increased human morbidity and mortality, reduced efficacy of related antibiotics used for human medicine, and increased healthcare costs.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID ![](/images/orcid_id_24x24.png) |
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Sutherland, Kendra | | | |
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Contributors: |
Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID ![](/images/orcid_id_24x24.png) |
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Committee Chair | Peterson, James | jimmyp@pitt.edu | JIMMYP | UNSPECIFIED | Committee Co-Chair | Bomberger, Jennifer M. | jbomb@pitt.edu | JBOMB | UNSPECIFIED |
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Date: |
6 April 2015 |
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Submission |
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University of Pittsburgh |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Environmental and Occupational Health |
Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Date Deposited: |
05 Nov 2015 00:22 |
Last Modified: |
03 Sep 2022 10:55 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24514 |
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