Assessment of antibiotic- and disinfectant-resistant bacteria in hospital wastewater, south Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Large quantities of antimicrobials are used in hospitals for patient care and disinfection. Antibiotics are partially metabolized and residual quantities reach hospital wastewater, exposing bacteria to a wide range of biocides that could act as selective pressure for the development of...

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Main Authors: Sintayehu Fekadu, Yared Merid, Hunachew Beyene, Wondu Teshome, Solomon Gebre-Selassie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/4808
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