Isolation and characterization of a multidrug-resistant Clostridioides difficile toxinotype V from municipal wastewater treatment plant

ConclusionsThis study provided evidence of presence of a multidrug-resistantC. difficile toxinotype V in one of the municipal WWTP. The transmission of such isolate to the environment and reuse of treated wastewater by human pose a threat to human health and dissemination of antibiotic resistant bacteria which are untreatable.
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research