Aquaculture Can Promote the Presence and Spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Enterococci in Marine Sediments

Aquaculture is an expanding activity worldwide. However its rapid growth can affect the aquatic environment through release of large amounts of chemicals, including antibiotics. Moreover, the presence of organic matter and bacteria of different origin can favor gene transfer and recombination. Where...

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Main Authors: Di Cesare, Andrea, Luna, Gian Marco, Vignaroli, Carla, Pasquaroli, Sonia, Tota, Sara, Paroncini, Paolo, Biavasco, Francesca
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3637307/