EFSA and ECDC publish first joint report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food

The report indicates that resistance to antimicrobials was observed in zoonotic bacteria, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, which may cause infectious diseases transmissible between animals and humans and which can be found in foods.

Compiled by ECDC and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), this is the first EU-wide annual report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria affecting humans, animals and food. Zoonotic bacteria cause infections and diseases that are transmissible between animals and humans.

The report makes an important contribution to current work being carried out at European level and the findings will be considered by the European Commission as it develops its forthcoming proposals for action to fight antimicrobial resistance. Read EFSA press release and joint report