Drinking water plumbing systems are a hot spot for antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
These findings underscore the critical role of plumbing biofilms as hotspots for diverse AMR pathogens, amplifying risks for vulnerable populations, particularly in home healthcare settings. This study highlights an urgent need for enhanced surveillance and targeted interventions to mitigate AMR risks in drinking water plumbing systems.
Authors
- Richard Bentham
- Kirstin Ross (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5677-9576)
- Melissa H. Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6461-7550)
- Claire Hayward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8479-8627)
- Jason Hinds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6133-7032)
- Harriet Whiley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8940-3508)
Institutions
- Flinders University (AU)
- Water Research Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hospital Infection
- Published
- 2025-03-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2025.02.018
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.09
Funders
- Flinders Foundation