. Substantial ARG concentrations persisted in the effluent. Japan and Thailand samples showed ARG patterns more similar to community-associated resistance, whereas Vietnam and the Philippines samples showed patterns potentially influenced by healthcare-associated sources. Improved treatment and targeted surveillance strategies are necessary for managing the environmental dissemination of antimicrobial resistance.
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