Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), QAC resistance genes, and QAC tolerant bacteria in livestock and human waste streams
Sophie Lennartz, Osas Elizabeth Aigbekaen, Alexandra Jahraus, Jan Siemens, Ines Mulder, Stefanie P. Glaeser
This study compares the release of QACs, QAC resistance genes, and QAC tolerant bacteria from livestock and human waste streams, finding higher concentrations in human waste and sewage sludge.
Journal of Hazardous Materials · Jul 4, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology