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Bacterial diseases

A One Health approach to tackling Brucella canis cases in imported dogs

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One Health Day highlights the need for a collective approach to tackling joint disease threats to people, animals and the environment. This year, our annual blog focuses on APHA’s role in recent cases of Brucella canis in Great Britain and how, together with the UK Health Security Agency, we immediately responded to this.

Tackling antibiotic resistance – testing shows signs of progress

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The last few decades have seen a rise in the detection of difficult to treat infections in humans, as some pathogens are resistant to multiple antibiotics. This includes serious disease caused by E. coli. Read on to learn about progress being made in tackling the threat of antibiotic resistance from Dr Sarah Evans, Lead Scientist for Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety.

Controlling food borne zoonoses and antibiotic resistance to protect health

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Image of piglets cuddled together sleeping with the following text over the top, 'Outbreak response is fast paced and interesting work and close working with our partners exemplifies One Health in action. Sarah Evans, Lead Scientist for Bacterial Diseases and Food Safety.'

Over the past few months, world interest has directed towards the discovery of a novel (new) Coronavirus, coming from an animal source and escalating quickly into the human population, highlighting the importance of a One Health approach to prevent and eradicate zoonotic outbreaks. But these global, high profile cases should not overshadow endemic issues such as food-borne bacteria.