The metal manufacturing sector is the industry where either ferrous or nonferrous metal is produced in high quantum to cater to an expanding market. These industries are typically located in remote areas, far from cities to minimize the effects of pollution in nearby living areas. With the...

Heavy metal pollution and the potential for co-selection of antibiotic resistance in the environment is growing concern. However, clear associations between specific heavy metals and types of antibiotic resistance in river systems have not been developed. Here we investigated relationships...