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Antibiotic resistance genes, in particular in freshwater systems and sewers, are increasingly seen as emerging environmental contaminants. (Photo: Eawag, Nadine Czekalski)

Factsheet Spread of antibiotic resistance in the aquatic environment

July 29, 2015 | Andri Bryner

Antibiotic resistance genes, in particular in freshwater systems and sewers, are increasingly seen as emerging environmental contaminants. An Eawag factsheet provides an overview.

Antibiotic resistance genes are increasingly seen as emerging environmental contaminants.
This factsheet provides a non-exhaustive overview, focusing in particular on antibiotic resistance in freshwater systems.

Fact sheet July 2015

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