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Course: AMR surveillance in animals (Fleming Fund L)
Glossary: Glossary
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horizontal gene transferThe process of transferring genetic information between two unrelated cells. It is the primary mechanism of spreading AMR because it allows bacteria to spread antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) rapidly between different species. |
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