Sci Total Environ November 2020 PMID 32758846

Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A systematic review.

Nasreen Hassoun-Kheir, Yoav Stabholz, Jan-Ulrich Kreft, Roberto de la Cruz, Jesús L Romalde, Joseph Nesme, Søren J Sørensen, Barth F Smets, David Graham, Mical Paul

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Peak: 6 in Aug 2020
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Extended reach

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Aug 2020 – Dec 2024

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What people are saying

Discussions mostly center around sharing the publication's title and links, such as retweets and references, with phrases like 'Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria' indicating recognition of the study's importance. The tone remains informational and somewhat neutral, reflecting awareness rather than active debate or critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of the systematic review and acknowledge its findings on hospital wastewater as a significant source of antibiotic resistance, showing moderate agreement with the research's implications.

InterestModerate interest

The posts display a basic level of curiosity about the topic, primarily sharing the publication title or brief summaries rather than deep analysis or critique.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Many posts mainly retweet or share the article without extensive commentary, indicating limited deep engagement but some acknowledgment of its relevance.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the relevance of antibiotic resistance in environmental health, but there’s no strong evidence that these posts believe it will lead to immediate or profound changes, limiting perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • However, the abundance of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) did not consistently differ between hospital and community wastewater.
  • The review highlighted that there is a lot of variability and bias in how studies were conducted, including differences in sampling techniques and analysis methods, which makes it hard to combine results statistically (no meta-analysis due to heterogeneity).
  • Despite these limitations, the evidence strongly suggests that hospital wastewater is a significant source of antimicrobial resistance entering aquatic environments.
  • More research is needed to understand how wastewater treatment impacts the spread of resistance, as current studies show gaps in methodology and reporting, which complicate assessing the full extent of the problem and developing solutions.]

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Saubashya Sur, PhD
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Nick Crosbie
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Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A systematic review. https://t.co/RBpafy0svX https://t.co/Iy2ipSK3OQ

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Oliver Schwengers
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RT @hlcao: Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A sy…

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Dr. Suresh Kumar Mendem
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RT @hlcao: Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A sy…

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Saubashya Sur, PhD
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RT @hlcao: Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A sy…

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SystematicReviewBot
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RT @hlcao: Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A sy…

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Huiluo Cao 曹慧荦
@hlcao · X

Comparison of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes abundance in hospital and community wastewater: A systematic review - ScienceDirect https://t.co/1e5Zw3u3Z2

Aug 7, 2020 · 2 likes · 4 shares · 2,840 followers View post →
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