Reply to the commentary on: Molecular epidemiological exploration of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Africa from a One Health perspective

Authors

  • Nma B. Alhjia Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria Author
  • Matteo Mellace Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Catanzaro, Italy Author
  • Mohamed I. A. Hassan Faculty of Medicine, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66585/ohmi.2025.1.0008

Keywords:

Africa, Antimicrobial resistance, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacea, Reply, One Health

Abstract

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References

1. Akinyemi K, Abdelmegid S. Commentary on: Molecular epidemiological exploration of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Africa from a One Health perspective. One Health Microbiol Infect. 2025;1(1):28-30.

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3. Köck R, Daniels-Haardt I, Becker K, Mellmann A, Friedrich AW, Mevius D, et al. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in wildlife, food-producing, and companion animals: A systematic review. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2018;24(12):1241-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2018.04.004

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5. Mitgang EA, Hartley DM, Malchione MD, Koch M, Goodman JL. Review and mapping of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Africa: Using diverse data to inform surveillance gaps. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2018;52(3):372-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.i

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Published

2026-01-28 — Updated on 2026-03-31

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Volume 1, No.1

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How to Cite

Alhjia, N. B., Mellace, M., & Hassan, M. I. A. (2026). Reply to the commentary on: Molecular epidemiological exploration of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Africa from a One Health perspective. One Health Microbiology & Infection, 1(1), 42-43. https://doi.org/10.66585/ohmi.2025.1.0008

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