ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2024 45 About Abisha Juliet Mary S J Abisha Juliet Mary is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Fish Pathology and Health Management at TNJFU- Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, located in Thalainayeru. Her area of expertise lies in Fish Pathology and Health Management. She is actively engaged in an ongoing research project titled "Spatial Distribution of β-Lactam Resistance Genes among Vibrio spp Isolated from Shrimp Farms of Vedaranyam”. This project contributes significantly to the understanding of antimicrobial resistance patterns in aquatic environments and the potential risks they pose to the aquaculture industry. This resistance can be linked to the other antibiotics by overuse or improper use of antibiotics in shrimp farms. I studied the shrimp farms of Nagapattinam district. There is a canal running at the rear of these farms where the effluents from the farms are mixing up & people are catching fish from there for food. So, there is a certain possibility of the spread of this invisible AMR soul traveling beyond its limits to create their world. Carrying AMR bacteria in our gut could potentially lead to infection, which is difficult to treat. People may not display any symptoms when colonized, but they might suffer from infections in the future (or) pass on the resistant bacteria in their gut to other people who may become more vulnerable. CONCLUSION The escalating use and accessibility of antibiotics have highlighted a concerning trend: the pathogens targeted to prevent harm to humans and animals are developing resistance, diminishing the effectiveness of these crucial tools. Certainly, advanced technology and dedicated scientific research offer promising futuristic solutions to address environmental and health concerns. However, the substantial use of antibiotics can be curtailed by farmers to ensure food safety. Recent headlines have highlighted the rejection of Indian shrimp exports by the European Union, attributing it to the use of prohibited antibiotics. In this context, upskilling becomes crucial, tapping into the potential of students and newcomers to raise awareness among farmers and readers. Additionally, establishing realistic goals for the proper and judicious use of antibiotics is imperative. Addressing antibiotic resistance requires a multifaceted approach, including responsible antibiotic use in both human and veterinary medicine, enhanced surveillance, development of new antibiotics, and public awareness. Collaboration on a global scale is essential to combat this growing threat and ensure that antibiotics remain effective in treating bacterial infections, safeguarding the well-being of both humans and animals. References 1. Dhayanath, M., Kurcheti, P.P., Mary, S.J., Paul, T. and Majethia, H., 2019. Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among Vibrio spp. isolated from the digestive tract of cultured Penaeus vannamei. Journal of Animal Research, 9(5), pp.675-681. 2. Mary, S.J.A.J., Dhayanath, M. and Paul, T., 2019. Prevalence and Characteriztion of Antibiotic Resistance Associated with Escherichia coli Isolated from Cultured Penaeus vannamei from Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(7), pp.1790-1797. 3. Pham TT, Rossi P, Dinh HD, Pham NT, Tran PA, Ho TT, Dinh QT, De Alencastro LF (2018) Analysis of antibiotic multi-resistant bacteria and resistance genes in the effluent of an intensive shrimp farm (Long An, Vietnam). J. Environ. Manage 214:149-56. 4. Prabina D, Swaminathan TR, Mohandas SP, Anjana JC, Manjusha K, Preena PG (2023) Investigation of antibiotic-resistant vibrios associated with shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) farms. Arch. Microbiol 205(1):41. 5. Sudan P, Tyagi A, Dar RA et al (2023) Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of food safety related Vibrio species in inland saline water shrimp culture farms. Int Microbiol 26, 591–600. 6. Thornber K, Verner‐Jeffreys D, Hinchliffe S, Rahman MM, Bass D, Tyler CR (2020) Evaluating antimicrobial resistance in the global shrimp industry. Rev Aquac 12(2):966-86.
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