Microbiota as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes: relevance and urgency

Key Points

• To investigate the role of microbiota as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes and its implications for public health.
• Literature review on microbial communities and antibiotic resistance genes.
• Analysis of factors contributing to antibiotic resistance in microbiota.
• Assessment of public health impacts related to antimicrobial resistance.
• Identified significant reservoirs of antibiotic resistance genes within microbiota.
• Highlighted the urgent need for monitoring and controlling antibiotic resistance sources.
• Proposed strategies to mitigate public health risks related to antimicrobial resistance.