Geographic Signatures in the Oral Resistome: A Comparative Metagenomic Analysis of Healthy Individuals from Thailand and Norway
This study aimed to characterize and compare the oral resistome of healthy individuals from Thailand and Norway using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. The primary goal was to investigate geographic variation in the diversity and composition of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) and to explore their associations with microbial community structure. These data contribute to a better understanding of the oral cavity as a potential reservoir and exchange site for ARGs, highlighting its relevance to antimicrobial resistance surveillance and public health.