Measures to reduce the risk of environmental pollution with antibiotic residues and the spread of resistant bacteria

Measures to reduce the risk of environmental pollution with antibiotic residues and the spread of resistant bacteria

Authors

  • Adriana Villalobos Araya Universidad Estatal a Distancia. San José, Costa Rica
  • Sandra Estrada-König Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Andrea Chaves Ramírez Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica
  • Josué Rivera-Castillo Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
  • Fabio Chaverri-Fonseca Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Gustavo Gutiérrez-Espeleta Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica
  • Kinndle Blanco-Peña Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rb.v34i1.4823

Keywords:

infectious diseases, food production, sustainable development, education, public policies

Abstract

Environmental pollution with antibiotics and the spread of resistant bacteria may cause health damage, the emergence of new pandemics, the disruption of the balance of ecosystems, food insecurity, and a global economic crisis. Given this context, this article broaches a documentary analysis of the causes and consequences of the problem, with the main objective of proposing
measures to reduce risks. As a result of the research, access to this problem is proposed from the “One world, one health” approach, where it is crucial to implement good practices for the prevention of infectious diseases and the optimal use of antibiotics in human, animal, and plant health. This must be accompanied by research processes, social awareness, citizen participation, political incidence and management that allow the preservation of a healthy and ecologically balanced environment.

Author Biographies

Adriana Villalobos Araya, Universidad Estatal a Distancia. San José, Costa Rica

Centro de Educación Ambiental, Universidad Estatal a Distancia. San José, Costa Rica

Sandra Estrada-König, Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica

Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria. Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica

Andrea Chaves Ramírez, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica

Escuela de Biología, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica

Josué Rivera-Castillo, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

Escuela de Biología. Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

Fabio Chaverri-Fonseca, Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica

Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas (IRET). Universidad Nacional. San José, Costa Rica 

Gustavo Gutiérrez-Espeleta, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica

Escuela de Biología, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica

Kinndle Blanco-Peña, Universidad Nacional. Heredia, Costa Rica

Instituto Regional de Estudios en Sustancias Tóxicas (IRET).Universidad Nacional. San José, Costa Rica

Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Adriana Villalobos Araya, Sandra Estrada-König, Andrea Chaves Ramírez, Josué Rivera-Castillo, Fabio Chaverri-Fonseca, Gustavo Gutiérrez-Espeleta, & Kinndle Blanco-Peña. (2023). Measures to reduce the risk of environmental pollution with antibiotic residues and the spread of resistant bacteria. Biocenosis, 34(1), 31–40. https://doi.org/10.22458/rb.v34i1.4823
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