What is the effect on antibiotic resistant genes of chlorine disinfection in drinking water supply systems? A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) usually enter water sources in different ways, such as via municipal and hospital wastewaters. Because conventional technologies used to treat water inefficient in removing these contaminants (especially antibiotic-resistant genes; ARGs), these contaminants easily enter drinking water distribution networks and pose serious threats to consumers' health. This study's main purpose is to systematically investigate the effect of chlorine disinfection on ARGs in drinking water supply systems. This study could play an important role in elucidating the effect of chlorine disinfection on ARGs.

Methods

The systematic review outlining this protocol will be performed according to the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE) guidelines

SUBMITTER: Ghordouei Milan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378827 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature