The event is organised by Junges Kolleg Greifswald; the lecture takes place at Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg.
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious global health issue. The WHO has designated bacteria like Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae as critical pathogens due to their potential for extensive AMR, which severely limits treatment options. These clinically relevant bacteria are not confined to human hosts; they are also found in a broader context, including wild and domestic animals, as well as aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
This lecture presents our results and projects regarding AMR bacteria in the Baltic Sea, with a focus on surface water and wild birds as potential reservoirs and the role of wastewater treatment plants as hotspots for AMR dissemination.