Antibiotic resistance of coliforms in drinking water in rural areas.

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1990-05-01
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The antibiotic sensitivity of 197 coliform sp. isolated from drinking water in five rural areas was studied. Twelve strains (6.1%) showed multiple antibiotic resistance, three (1.5%) of which were able to transfer the resistances to an Escherichia coli K-12 recipient. It seems unlikely that the occurrence of transmissible multiple antibiotic resistance among coliforms in drinking water in the areas studied poses a significant public health risk.
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Ramteke PW, Gaur A, Pathak SP, Bhattacharjee JW. Antibiotic resistance of coliforms in drinking water in rural areas. Indian Journal of Medical Research. 1990 May; 91(): 185-8
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/18228
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Indian Journal of Medical Research