Microbiological monitoring of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus in public drinking water fountains: Pathogenicity factors, antimicrobial resistance and potential health risks

Microbiological monitoring of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus in public drinking water fountains: Pathogenicity factors, antimicrobial resistance and potential health risks

The presence of opportunistic bacteria such as coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CoNS) in drinking water poses public health concerns because of its potential to cause human infection and due to its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) diversity. This study evaluated the occurrence, virulence markers and...

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Main Authors: G. A. C. Santos, M. Dropa, S. Martone-Rocha, F. A. S. Peternella, Denise P. B. Veiga, Maria Tereza Pepe Razzolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Water and Health
Subjects:
atb resistance
coagulase-negative staphylococcus
drinking water
mrsh
Online Access:http://jwh.iwaponline.com/content/21/3/361

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