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This article was first published by The Conversation. Read the original at https://theconversation.com/wastewater-is-a-valuable-source-of-information-africas-scientists-need-to-use-it-to-find-drug-resistant-bacteria-202050.
“People often think of wastewater as serving no purpose, but it can be a valuable source of information. Wastewater is increasingly recognised as a significant environmental reservoir for antimicrobial resistance, a growing global public health threat.
Antimicrobials, which include antibiotics and antivirals, are medicines used to treat infections in humans, animals and plants. But the excessive use
