Comparison of the Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Populations from Water and Biofilm in River Environments

Antibiotic-resistant, facultative pathogenic bacteria are commonly found in surface water; however, the factors influencing the spread and stabilization of antibiotic resistance in this habitat, particularly the role of biofilms, are not fully understood. The extent to which bacterial populations in...

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Main Authors: Aline Skof, Michael Koller, Rita Baumert, Jürgen Hautz, Fritz Treiber, Clemens Kittinger, Gernot Zarfel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/2/171