Pharmacology (AMR monitoring and ELDU) Flashcards
It is estimated that 4.95 million deaths are associated with bacterial AMR and 1.27 million of those are directly attributable. In what area of the globe are attributable deaths HIGHEST?
western sub-sarahran africa
which 2 bacterial organisms are MOST commonly causing death due to AMR?
e. coli
staph aureus (MRSA)
why do we see variations in bacterial types, antibiotic types, and geographical location for bacterial AMR infections and deaths in humans?
there are differences in …
1. antibiotic use and stewardship practices
2. healthcare infrastructure and systems
3. sanitation systems
4. regulations on antibiotic use
5. surveillance systems
T/F: AMR requires a one health approach
true
T/F: wastewater can pollute surface and ground water if not properly managed.
true
T/F: most of the wastewater is discharged UNTREATED globally
true
what is environmental mediation of AMR?
the role of the environment in AMR development and the environmental pathways of exposure that lead to AMR colonization and infection in humans and animals
what is the difference between direct and indirect transmission of AMR from animals to humans?
direct – focuses on AMR pathogens that develop in animals and are transmitted to people through food, water, or direct contact
indirect – occurs through environmental mediation (AMR bacteria shed from animals into env. and these bacteria serve as a source of AMR genes that can be shared between bacteria in the env. Humans are exposed to the bacteria in the environment and now contain the animal-origin resistance genes
what are the 2 most common zoonotic foodborne AMR pathogens to total AMR infections in the United States?
- campylobacter
- non-typhoidal salmonella
these two pathogens are responsible for 14% of AMR illnesses and 0.17% deaths
What type of illness does salmonella enterica dublin (a cattle host-adapted salmonella) cause in humans?
severe illness – sepsis, hospitalization, and death
this bacterial organism has shown to be resistant to >7 classes of antimicrobials.
What are the duties of the NARMS (national antimicrobial resistance monitoring system)? (4 total)
- monitor trends in Ab resistance among common foodborne bacteria
- disseminate timely info on Ab resistance to promote interventions that reduce resistance
- conduct research to better understand emergence, persistance, and spread of Ab resistance
- assist FDA in making decisions related to approval of safe and effective Ab drugs for animals
match the following NARMS data collections:
1. FDA a. human data
2. USDA-FSIS b. food animal isolates
3. CDC c. retail meats
- FDA = c. retail meats
- USDA-FSIS = b. food animal isolates
- CDC = a. human data
There are 14 specific antibiotics the NARMS are resistance testing for, why are these antibiotics chosen?
these are the medically important antibiotics for HUMANS
T/F: pharmaceutical companies are required to report to the FDA the amount of each antimicrobial active ingredient in drug products sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals
true
Most medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food animals are administered in what two ways?
feed and water
T/F: sales of antimicrobials in food producing animals are equivalent to the antimicrobials used in food producing animals
false
T/F: currently, there are good systems in place to monitor AMR pathogens and to track direct and indirect transmission pathways
false – we have good systems in place, but we have a lot more understanding to do in regard to indirect transmission pathways (environmental mediation)
Monitoring data on AMR in animals is controlled by what 3 systems?
- NARMS
- Vet-LIRN
- NAHLN
T/F: we currently have data for antimicrobial sales and distribution in livestock and companion animals
false not companion animals
what is extralabel drug use?
hint: dividers
administration of a compound in a different…
1. dose
2. interval
3. volume
4. indication
5. duration
6. route
7. species or animal use class
T/F: ELDU is necessary because we have lack of approved drug formulations for every vet species
true
what act passed in 1994 allowed ELDU and allowed the FDA to regulate the ELDU?
Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA)
what species are classified as “non-food animals”?
dogs, cats, horses, pocket pets, ornamental fish
what species are classified as “major” food animal species?
cattle (beef and dairy)
swine
poultry (chickens and turkeys)
what species are classified as “minor” food animal species?
sheep and goats
wildlife
game birds
honeybees
rabbits
lobsters
fish
camelids