First reported detection of the mobile colistin resistance genes, mcr-8 and mcr-9, in the Irish environment
The emergence and dissemination of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) genes across the globe poses a significant threat to public health, as colistin remains one of the last line treatment options for multi-drug resistant infections. Environmental samples (157 water and 157 wastewater) were collected...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023
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