Occurrence and fate of antibiotics, antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) and antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) in municipal wastewater treatment plant: An overview

J Wang, L Chu, L Wojnárovits, E Takács - Science of the Total Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
The occurrence and fate of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) and antibiotic
resistant bacteria (ARB) in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) worldwide …

[HTML][HTML] Abundance, fate, and effects of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in aquatic environments

AS Adeleye, J Xue, Y Zhao, AA Taylor… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are found in wastewater, and thus,
the environment. In this study, current knowledge about the occurrence and fate of PPCPs in …

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: Occurrence, mode of action, resistance, environmental detection, and remediation–A comprehensive review

S Bhatt, S Chatterjee - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Antibiotics play an essential role in the medical healthcare world, but their widespread
usage and high prevalence have posed negative environmental consequences. During the …

Occurrence and toxicity of antibiotics in the aquatic environment: A review

P Kovalakova, L Cizmas, TJ McDonald, B Marsalek… - Chemosphere, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, antibiotics have been used for human and animal disease treatment, growth
promotion, and prophylaxis, and their consumption is rising worldwide. Antibiotics are often …

Pharmaceuticals of emerging concern in aquatic systems: chemistry, occurrence, effects, and removal methods

M Patel, R Kumar, K Kishor, T Mlsna… - Chemical …, 2019 - ACS Publications
In the last few decades, pharmaceuticals, credited with saving millions of lives, have
emerged as a new class of environmental contaminant. These compounds can have both …

[HTML][HTML] Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Infections, Animal Modeling, and Therapeutics

SJ Wood, TM Kuzel, SH Shafikhani - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen which
causes many severe acute and chronic infections with high morbidity, and mortality rates as …

Engineered biochar–A sustainable solution for the removal of antibiotics from water

P Krasucka, B Pan, YS Ok, D Mohan, B Sarkar… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Antibiotic contamination and the spread of antimicrobial resistant bacteria are global
environmental issues. Given the growing consumption of antibiotics, it is crucial to reduce …

[HTML][HTML] Global antibiotic consumption and usage in humans, 2000–18: a spatial modelling study

AJ Browne, MG Chipeta… - The Lancet Planetary …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global public health. WHO
emphasises the need for countries to monitor antibiotic consumption to combat AMR. Many …

Antibiotic resistance genes identified in wastewater treatment plant systems–a review

M Pazda, J Kumirska, P Stepnowski… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
The intensive use of antibiotics for human, veterinary and agricultural purposes, results in
their continuous release into the environment. Together with antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant …

Antibiotic pollution in surface fresh waters: Occurrence and effects

MC Danner, A Robertson, V Behrends… - Science of the total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Worldwide, antibiotic usage exceeds 100,000 tons per year and there is increasing
concern over the fate of these substances. Antibiotics are ubiquitous in the environment and …