Review of the Distribution and Influence of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Ballast Water
The misuse of antibiotics causes antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in bacteria to be gradually enriched by environmental selection, resulting in increased tolerance and resistance in bacteria to antibiotics. Ballast water is a mobile carrier for the global transfer of bacteria and genes, thus posin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/21/3501 |