Plasmid metagenome reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in activated sludge.

Plasmid metagenome reveals high levels of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in activated sludge.

The overuse or misuse of antibiotics has accelerated antibiotic resistance, creating a major challenge for the public health in the world. Sewage treatment plants (STPs) are considered as important reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and activated sludge characterized with high microbi...

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Main Authors: Tong Zhang, Xu-Xiang Zhang, Lin Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3189950?pdf=render

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