Exploring the Microbial Ecology of Water in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Potential of Bacteriophages in Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment to Improve Its Safety

Exploring the Microbial Ecology of Water in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Potential of Bacteriophages in Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment to Improve Its Safety

Access to safe water and food is a critical issue in sub-Saharan Africa, where microbial contamination poses significant health risks. Conventional water treatment and food preservation methods have limitations in addressing water safety, particularly for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other path...

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Main Authors: Boniface Oure Obong’o, Fredrick Onyango Ogutu, Shauna Kathleen Hurley, Gertrude Maisiba Okiko, Jennifer Mahony
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
bacteriophages
water treatment
antimicrobial resistance
water quality
food safety
sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/12/1897
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