Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments?: the geochemical role!

Kiri Rodgers; Iain McLellan; Tatyana Peshkur; Roderick Williams; Rebecca Tonner; Andrew S. Hursthouse; Charles W. Knapp; Fiona L. Henriquez

Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments? the geochemical role!

Kiri Rodgers
, Iain McLellan (Contributor)
, Tatyana Peshkur (Contributor)
, Roderick Williams (Contributor)
, Rebecca Tonner (Contributor)
, Andrew S. Hursthouse (Contributor)
, Charles W. Knapp (Contributor)
, Fiona L. Henriquez (Contributor)

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Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming a top concern worldwide with the potential for catastrophic repercussions. The majority of research to date focuses on the medical
causes, particularly the use and disposal of antibiotics, however there is growing evidence that in fact “stressful” environments caused by anthropogenic activities with subsequent
geochemical contaminates to be a notable attributor to AMR as well. This research highlights key geochemical parameters e.g. Metal and PAH contamination in sediments from the river
Clyde, which is a key historical hub of industrial activity and pollution, and the correlations they have with the abundance of antimicrobial resistance.

The ability to compare different pollution conditions among stratified layers in estuarine sediments allow us to determine key contributing factors affecting antibiotic resistance
(AMR) in microbial communities. This is a unique approach of investigating resistance traits will generate a wealth of information about how our past industrial actions may impact public and environmental health now and/or the near future. Ultimately not only does such a connection highlight that the AMR widespread problem is greater than we thought, but offers
a potential of treatment or a way of controlling its prevalence in a sustainable way.

Original language	English
Pages	96-96
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2 Jul 2018
Event	34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry - Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia Duration: 2 Jul 2018 → 7 Jul 2018 Conference number: 34 https://segh2018.org/ (Conference website)

Conference

Conference	34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry
Abbreviated title	SEGH 2018
Country/Territory	Zambia
City	Livingstone
Period	2/07/18 → 7/07/18
Internet address	https://segh2018.org/ (Conference website)

Keywords

Antimicrobial resistance
Environment
Sediment pollution
Acanthamoeba
sediment
Pollution
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs)

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Rodgers, K , McLellan, I, Peshkur, T, Williams, R, Tonner, R, Hursthouse, AS, Knapp, CW & Henriquez, FL 2018, 'Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments? the geochemical role!', 34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry, Livingstone, Zambia, 2/07/18 - 7/07/18 pp. 96-96.

Can legacy pollution influence antimicrobial resistance in estuarine sediments? the geochemical role! / Rodgers, Kiri ; McLellan, Iain (Contributor); Peshkur, Tatyana (Contributor) et al.
2018. 96-96 34th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health International Conference on Sustainable Geochemistry, Livingstone, Zambia.

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