Concentrations of Ciprofloxacin in the World’s Rivers Are Associated with the Prevalence of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i>: A Global Ecological Analysis
Background: Extremely low concentrations of ciprofloxacin may select for antimicrobial resistance. A recent global survey found that ciprofloxacin concentrations exceeded safe levels at 64 sites. In this study, I assessed if national median ciprofloxacin concentrations in rivers were associated with...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/3/417 |