Acinetobacter spp. with lower susceptibility to quaternary ammonium compounds enriched in microbial communities of frequently used sinks
M. C. Cruz, Rohit Ruhal, J. Lavin, Sophia Bridwell, Nasim Maghboli Balasjin, Bennett Raasch, R. Melton, B. K. Mayer, C. W. Marshall, Krassimira R. Hristova
The paper examines sink drain biofilm microbiomes in academic buildings, finding spatial and temporal variation, dominance of Acinetobacter, and prevalence of QAC resistance genes.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Mar 17, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology