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plasmidsCircles of DNA that can be transmitted between bacteria and frequently carry genes that confer resistance to antimicrobials. | |
prevalenceThe proportion of a population with a particular condition at a particular time. For example, the proportion of Salmonella isolates that are resistant to a particular antibiotic at the time of testing. | |
prophylaxisAdministration of therapeutic doses of antimicrobials to groups of animals to prevent clinical disease. | |
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