Occurrence of antimicrobial resistance, integrons and virulence genes in Escherichia coli isolated from drinking water in Van, Turkiye: a cross-sectional study

Molecular epidemiological findings in such a five-month period in the 11 sampled districts in the city of Van appearently showed us that the tap waters in public use was continuously contaminated by the antibiotic resistant and virulent E. coli isolates. This could pose a serious public health risk and, thus need the serious precautions for the infrastructures.