Characteristics of ciprofloxacin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates recovered from wastewater of an Algerian hospital

Characteristics of ciprofloxacin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolates recovered from wastewater of an Algerian hospital

Introduction: Hospital effluents are a source of environmental pollution by drugs, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and resistance genes. Quinolones, particularly ciprofloxacin, are commonly detected in these effluents, contributing to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The objective of this s...

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Main Authors: Lynda Anssour, Yamina Messai, Vanesa Estepa, Carmen Torres, Rabah Bakour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2016-08-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
quinolones
ciprofloxacin
heavy metals
resistance
hospital effluents
Enterobacteriaceae
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/6727
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