Genomic and Virulence Characteristics of Brucella intermedia Isolated from Hospital Wastewater in Ghana [PDF]
PathogensBrucella intermedia, a gram-negative, non-lactose-fermenting, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium, is found in environmental sources (e.g., soil and water). In 2020, Ochrobactrum was reclassified as Brucella. We conducted a genomic analysis of B.
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Microbiological Risks to Health Associated with the Release of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and β-Lactam Antibiotics Through Hospital Wastewater [PDF]
PathogensHospital wastewater (HWW) is a major source of microbiological contamination, often released into the municipal sewage system without prior treatment. This HWW may contain pathogens with antimicrobial resistance, posing risks to public health. The aim of
Andres E. Nolasco-Rojas +19 more
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A Review on the Prevalence and Treatment of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Hospital Wastewater [PDF]
ToxicsAntibiotic resistance is a global environmental and health threat. Approximately 4.95 million deaths were associated with antibiotic resistance in 2019, including 1.27 million deaths that were directly attributable to bacterial antimicrobial resistance ...
Lihua Lan +5 more
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Metatranscriptomic Analysis Reveals Actively Expressed Antimicrobial-Resistant Genes and Their Hosts in Hospital Wastewater [PDF]
AntibioticsAntimicrobial resistance is a major global concern and economic threat, necessitating a reliable monitoring approach to understand its frequency and spread via the environment.
Yusuke Ota +8 more
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Alnu'uman Hospital Wastewater Assessment - Baghdad
Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2015 Wastewater of hospitals creates serious environmental problems since it may contain viruses, poisonous medical materials and heavy materials. Thus, extensive care should be given for such wastes before disposing to surface water or city sanitary ...
Salwa H. Ahmed, Salah F. Sharif
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Wastewater Characteristics and Appropriate Method for Wastewater Management in the Hospitals [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2009 Background: Hospitals generate relatively large quantities of wastewater that may contain various potentially hazardous materials; therefore the proper management of hospital wastewater is essential.
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Technical development of hospital wastewater treatment
Gongye shui chuliThe source and composition of hospital wastewater are complex，including pathogenic microorganisms，chemical drugs and metabolites，heavy metals，contrast agents，resistance genes，etc.
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Frequency Assay of qnr Genes in Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Hospital and Urban Wastewaters in Karaj City [PDF]
آب و فاضلاب, 2021 In recent years, because of excessive and unregulated use of antibiotics, the threat of acquisition of antibiotic resistance by pathogens is growing. Hospitals are hotspots for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB) and will be ejected from hospitals via
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Analysis of Wastewater Management Systems at Bhayangkara Hospital, Palu
Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy, 2021 This study aims to determine the wastewater management system at Bhayangkara Hospital, Palu. In carrying out their activities, hospitals produce liquid waste that can interfere with health.
Siti Fatimahi, Miswan, Nur Rismawati
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Moving Bed Sequenced Batch Reactor System in Tetracycline Antibiotic Removal from Real Hospital Wastewater [PDF]
Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research, 2023 Background: Water contamination by synthetic organic chemicals like antibiotics is a major environmental issue. Tetracycline (TC), an antibiotic in a wide family, is notable.
Roya Mafigholami +3 more
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