With the induction of various emerging environmental contaminants such as antibiotic
resistance genes (ARGs), environment is considered as a key indicator for the spread of …

High prevalence rates of sulfonamide resistance genes sul1, sul2, and sul3 have been
observed in Gram-negative bacteria isolated from humans, domestic animals, and …

In cities across the globe, the majority of wastewater–that includes drug resistant and
pathogenic bacteria among other contaminants–is released into streams untreated. This …

Highly-polluted surface waters are increasingly used for irrigation in different agricultural
settings because they have high nutrient content and are readily available. However, studies …

This review summarizes selected publications from 2017 highlighting the occurrence of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the environment with emphasis on the aquatic …

The pork production chain and raw pork products are among the most important reservoirs
of antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms. This study investigated the antimicrobial …

Rapid spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in pathogens is threatening human
health. Integrons allow bacteria to integrate and express foreign genes, facilitating horizontal …

Abstract Background Multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae including resistance to
quinolones is rising worldwide. The development of resistance may lead to the emergence …

Antimicrobial resistance to quinolones, which constitutes a threat to public health, has been
increasing worldwide. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of quinolone-resistant …

Food-producing animals represent one of the sources of antibiotic resistant commensal
bacteria. There is an increasing awareness that these bacteria might have the potential to …