Genome mining of Escherichia coli WG5D from drinking water source: unraveling antibiotic resistance genes, virulence factors, and pathogenicity

Escherichia coli, a ubiquitous inhabitant of the gut microbiota, has been recognized as an indicator of fecal contamination and a potential reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes. Its prevalence in drinking wa...

Source: BMC Genomics - March 8, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Oluwaseyi Samuel Olanrewaju, Lesego G Molale-Tom, Rinaldo K Kritzinger and Cornelius Carlos Bezuidenhout Tags: Research Source Type: research