Antibiotics and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in groundwater: A global review on dissemination, sources, interactions, environmental and human health risks
The discovery and evolution of antibiotics for humans and animals are among the most
significant milestones of the 20th century. However, antibiotics play a significant role in the …
significant milestones of the 20th century. However, antibiotics play a significant role in the …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of tetracycline pollution on the aquatic environment and removal strategies
Antibacterial drugs are among the most commonly used medications in the world.
Tetracycline is a widely used antibiotic for human and animal therapy due to its broad …
Tetracycline is a widely used antibiotic for human and animal therapy due to its broad …
[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic resistance in the environment
DG Larsson, CF Flach - Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2022 - nature.com
Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge, involving the transfer of bacteria and
genes between humans, animals and the environment. Although multiple barriers restrict the …
genes between humans, animals and the environment. Although multiple barriers restrict the …
Evolutionary pathways and trajectories in antibiotic resistance
Evolution is the hallmark of life. Descriptions of the evolution of microorganisms have
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …
Predicting drug resistance evolution: insights from antimicrobial peptides and antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance constitutes one of the most pressing public health concerns.
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of multicellular organisms are considered part of a solution to …
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of multicellular organisms are considered part of a solution to …
A comparative risk ranking of antibiotic pollution from human and veterinary antibiotic usage–An Irish case study
Antibiotic use in the healthcare and agriculture sectors has resulted in levels being found in
environmental compartments including surface waters. This can create a selective pressure …
environmental compartments including surface waters. This can create a selective pressure …
[HTML][HTML] Exploration of the antibiotic resistome in a wastewater treatment plant by a nine-year longitudinal metagenomic study
The spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is a growing global problem. Activated
sludge (AS) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has been proposed as a hotspot for …
sludge (AS) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has been proposed as a hotspot for …
Fate and transport modelling for evaluating antibiotic resistance in aquatic environments: Current knowledge and research priorities
Antibiotics have revolutionised medicine in the last century and enabled the prevention of
bacterial infections that were previously deemed untreatable. However, in parallel, bacteria …
bacterial infections that were previously deemed untreatable. However, in parallel, bacteria …
[HTML][HTML] Evidence for selection of multi-resistant E. coli by hospital effluent
N Kraupner, M Hutinel, K Schumacher, DA Gray… - Environment …, 2021 - Elsevier
There is a risk that residues of antibiotics and other antimicrobials in hospital and municipal
wastewaters could select for resistant bacteria. Still, direct experimental evidence for …
wastewaters could select for resistant bacteria. Still, direct experimental evidence for …
Does environmental exposure to pharmaceutical and personal care product residues result in the selection of antimicrobial‐resistant microorganisms, and is this …
IC Stanton, HJ Tipper, K Chau… - Environmental …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The environment plays a critical role in the development, dissemination, and transmission of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) enter …
antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) enter …