Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) in Swedish sewage sludge

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat in veterinary medicine and human healthcare. Resistance genes can spread from animals, through the food-chain, and back to humans. Sewage sludge may act as the link back from humans to ani...

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Main Authors: Aspan Anna, Albihn Ann, Rehbinder Verena, Sahlström Leena, Bengtsson Björn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/51/1/24