Abstract:41In spite of treated wastewater presenting itself as an attractive alternative to scarce quality water 42 in the developing countries, the associated contamination of fresh produce by irrigation waters 43 leading to outbreak of foodborne illnesses is on the rise. Horizontal transfer of integrons play 44 important role in the spread and maintenance of antimicrobial resistance among strains of 45 Escherichia coli. This study assessed the effluents from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka 46 Wastewater Treat… Show more
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