Antibiotic resistance in hospital wastewater in West Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) has become a global menace and therefore increases morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Globally, hospital wastewater (HWW) has been identified as a significant source of antibiotic-resistant elements. Objectives This re...
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| Main Authors: | Prince Hotor, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Eric S. Donkor |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22513-w |
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