Bacteria resistant to key antimicrobials still routinely found in humans and animals

Resistance to commonly used antimicrobials remains persistently high in both humans and animals for Salmonella and Campylobacter, according to the latest EFSA and ECDC report on AMR.

EFSA updates Xylella host plant database

EFSA has released an update of its Xylella species host plant database, which tracks plant species affected by the plant pathogenXylella fastidiosa.

One Health: EU agencies unite to tackle azole fungicide resistance in Aspergillus fungi

For the first time, the five EU health and environment agencies – EFSA, ECDC, ECHA, EEA and EMA [1]– supported by the JRC, reviewed how the use of azole substances outside human medicine affects public health.

Azole medicines are...

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Veterinary drug residues in food – non-compliance stays low in 2023

In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products, the trend continued for high compliance with official limits.

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Mosquitoes are the most dangerous creature on our planet. Join us as we explore how insects spread disease and what we...

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