Sourcing Antibiotic-Resistant Escherichia coli in Aquatic Ecosystems: A Combined Laboratory and Field Module

ABSTRACT The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria represents a growing threat in aquatic ecosystems. In this combined field and laboratory activity, students will determine whether Escherichia coli, an indicator bacteria species commonly found in aquatic ecosystems, shows signs of resistance t...

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Main Authors: Matthew J. Heard, Christopher E. Barton, Victoria J. Frost, Rachel Hongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.00207-21