Fabio Chaverri-Fonseca's research while affiliated with National University of Costa Rica and other places

Publications (2)

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a global threat to both human health and environmental well-being. Our study delved into Costa Rican wildlife reserves, uncovering a substantial human impact on these ecosystems and underscoring the imperative to pinpoint AMR hotspots. Embracing a One Health perspective, we advocated for a comprehensive landscap...
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n this investigation, the presence of antibiotics and pharmaceuticals in Costa Rican surface waters, specifically in regions near feline habitats, was examined. The study revealed that 47% of the water samples contained detectable traces of at least one antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin were the most frequently detected compounds, each with...

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... While wild animals are not conventionally exposed to pharmaceuticals, their movement across diverse environments can facilitate contact with resistant bacteria and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) (Larsson and Flach, 2022;Torres et al., 2020). The ecological impact of AMR is frequently underestimated, emphasizing the need for a transdisciplinary approach to assess the intricate linkages between antimicrobial use, ARGs, and geographical/land use characteristics (Vargas-Villalobos et al., 2024). ...