Wastewater treatment to fight the spread of antibiotic resistance (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Wastewater treatment to fight the spread of antibiotic resistance

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Biohazardous wastewater sludge carries high levels of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), posing a major risk for the spread of antimicrobial resistance. KAUST researchers found that anaerobic wastewater treatment, compared to aerobic, significantly reduces ARGs release into the environment. © 2025 KAUST.

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