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Detection and Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli from Wastewater Environments in Two University Campuses in Nigeria

Olubunmi Marvelous Emurotu
Gilbert Karngong Nfor
Sunday Ocholi Samson
Cornelius Arome Omatola
Joseph Abraham-Oyiguh
Chukwudi Uzoma Anyanwu
Ruth Foluke Aminu
S’fiso Thuthukani Gumbi

20241 citationOpen accessUniversity of Nigeria

Abstract

The current study showed that UPEC is widely distributed in the environment of two Nigerian universities. The index range of MDR and the circulation of ARGs and virulence genes in the environment suggest a potential health concern, thus warranting further investigation.

Research topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Water Treatment and Disinfection
Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts

Sustainable Development Goals

Clean Water and Sanitation

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DOI: 10.31083/j.fbe1604038

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