Antimicrobial resistance genes acquisition among Dutch intercontinental travellers: a prospective multicentre study

Jiyang Chan, Niels van Best, Maris Arcilla, COMBAT-Study Consortium, Jarne van Hattem, Damian C. Melles, Menno D. de Jong, Constance Schultsz, Perry J. J. van Genderen, Martin C. J. Bootsma, Abraham Goorhuis, Martin P. Grobusch, Astrid M. Oude Lashof, Henri A. Verbrugh, John Penders*

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health threat. People often acquire AMR bacteria during travel and import them into their home countries. This large-scale cohort study among intercontinental travellers identified destination, diarrhoea, antibiotic use, and shellfish consumption during travel as significant risk factors for acquisition of various AMR genes.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbertaae131
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Travel Medicine
Volume31
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2024

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