Pathogenic bacteria in air samples: an appraisal of the African studies versus other continents
| dc.contributor.author | Aemere Ogunlaja | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-28T10:10:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-28T10:10:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-11-25 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Pathogenic infections especially those caused by organisms resistant to antimicrobials pose a critical challenge to achieving Sustainable Devel- opment Goal 3 (SDG 3), particularly in Africa. The environment is also indicated as a significant vector for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dissemination. Unfortunately, the air is the least monitored environ- ment or reported for AMR. This study reviews the prevalence of bacterial pathogens and resistomes in African air samples, comparing them with global reports. Using PubMed and Google Scholar, publica- tions from 2013 to 2023 on biomonitored air samples were reviewed; the regional gaps in this area across the African continent and between other continents are highlighted. West Afri- can region had the highest research output and pub- lications, predominantly from Nigeria (46.6%). Most of the African studies focused on indoor air environ- ments, especially in hospitals, employing passive air sampling. Staphylococcus aureus was the most fre- quently reported bacteria, with tetracycline resistance being the most common. Only three studies in Africa clearly reported antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the air, a stark contrast to the numerous global studies employing molecular methods. The review highlights the lack of indigenous solutions for air treatment and underlines the need for improved surveillance, fund- ing, and policy enforcement to mitigate AMR and strengthen public health systems accurrence of bacteria, their antibiotic resistance profiles, and the knowledge | |
| dc.identifier.uri | 10.1007/s10453-025-09859-9 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.run.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4862 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Springer | |
| dc.title | Pathogenic bacteria in air samples: an appraisal of the African studies versus other continents | |
| dc.type | Article |