As pet ownership grows and close interactions between humans and their pets become more common, domestic animals may increasingly serve as sources of zoonotic transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Pathogens can develop antibiotic resistance more rapidly when the medications are overused or misused.
Hear from Asst Prof Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon as she discusses how the rise in pet ownership has increased human-animal interactions, potentially facilitating the spread of resistant pathogens.
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