ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
Microplastics and Antibiotic Resistance: The Magnitude of the Problem and the Emerging Role of Hospital Wastewater.
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- Combined Toxicity Effects and Health Risks of Microplastics and Multiple Pollutants.Journal of toxicology · 2026Review
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- The interplay between antimicrobial resistance, heavy metal pollution, and the role of microplastics.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
- Marine outfall discharges contribute to coastal microplastic pollution and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.PloS one · 2025Article
- Interaction of nanoplastics with metronidazole and ciprofloxacin: The Trojan Horse effect.PloS one · 2025Article
- Sustainable strategies for hospital wastewater treatment: bioremediation, phytoremediation, and hybrid approaches for emerging pollutants.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
The role of microplastics (MPs) in the spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is increasingly attracting global research attention due to their unique ecological and environmental effects. The ubiquitous use of plastics and their release into the environment by anthropic/industrial activities are the main sources for MP contamination, especially of water bodies. Because of their physical and chemical characteristics, MPs represent an ideal substrate for microbial colonization and formation of biofilm, where horizontal gene transfer is facilitated. In addition, the widespread and often injudicious use of antibiotics in various human activities leads to their release into the environment, mainly through wastewater. For these reasons, wastewater treatment plants, in particular hospital plants, are considered hotspots for the selection of ARGs and their diffusion in the environment. As a result, the interaction of MPs with drug-resistant bacteria and ARGs make them vectors for the transport and spread of ARGs and harmful microorganisms. Microplastic-associated antimicrobial resistance is an emerging threat to the environment and consequently for human health. More studies are required to better understand the interaction of these pollutants with the environment as well as to identify effective management systems to reduce the related risk.
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