PubHawk
Environ Pollut November 2020 PMID 32717638

Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) via integrons in Escherichia coli: A risk to human health.

Shaqiu Zhang, Muhammad Abbas, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Yahui Huang, Rui Zhou, Siyue Gong, Hong Yang, Shuling Chen, Mingshu Wang, Anchun Cheng

Full text PDF Download social card

Mentions

5
Peak: 2 in Jan 2025
across 2 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

340
potential audience

Total likes

15

Video views

254

Mentions per month

Jul 2020 – Feb 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates strong concern about the environmental transmission of ARGs and its implications for human health, supported by specific mentions of bacterial transfer mechanisms and environmental contamination pathways. Words like 'risk' and 'urgent' reflect a recognition of the seriousness, while references to how ARGs spread through water and farms show engagement with the scientific details.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions agree with the concerns raised about the environmental spread of ARGs and their potential health risks.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some highlighting implications, though others seem to recognize the topic as familiar or somewhat technical.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference mechanisms like integrons and environmental pathways, indicating a willingness to delve into the complex science involved.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions emphasize that understanding ARG dissemination could lead to significant public health strategies, underscoring the importance of the research.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) spread through integrons, which are mobile genetic elements that can transfer ARGs among bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli), mainly outside clinical settings, raising public health concerns.
  • It highlights the environmental pathways of ARG dissemination, including sources such as animal farms, water treatment plants, wild animals, and water bodies, emphasizing the role of environmental contamination in spreading antimicrobial resistance.
  • The study aims to help readers understand the mechanisms behind ARG transmission, the factors involved, and the potential risks of ARGs as environmental pollutants impacting animal, human, and ecosystem health.]
Read the full abstract

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Nick Crosbie
@nick_crosbie · X

Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) via integrons in Escherichia coli: A risk to human health. https://t.co/bxkfXzH7hn https://t.co/M9GoUCfps8

Sep 16, 2020 · 39 followers View post →
Nick Crosbie
@nick_crosbie · X

Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) via integrons in Escherichia coli: A risk to human health. https://t.co/FJtZvOzVQN https://t.co/qTnvMKf3dt

Jul 28, 2020 · 39 followers View post →

All mentions

Muhammad Abbas
@onehealth_abbas · X

Jan 20, 2025 · 9 followers View post →
Nick Crosbie
@nick_crosbie · X

Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) via integrons in Escherichia coli: A risk to human health. https://t.co/bxkfXzH7hn https://t.co/M9GoUCfps8

Sep 16, 2020 · 39 followers View post →
Nick Crosbie
@nick_crosbie · X

Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) via integrons in Escherichia coli: A risk to human health. https://t.co/FJtZvOzVQN https://t.co/qTnvMKf3dt

Jul 28, 2020 · 39 followers View post →