ReviewEco-Environment & Health2023
The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Dynamic Uptake and Elimination of Microplastics byEnvironment & health (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
- Toxic effects of microplastics in aquatic environments and the pathways to sustainable management.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Toxicological Effects and Potential Therapeutics of Chronic Exposure to Polyurethane Nanoplastics inNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Microplastics Induced Dysfunctions in Physiology and Behavior of Fish: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of toxicology · 2026Review
- Microplastic biofilm as hotspots of antibiotic resistance genes and potential pathogens.NPJ biofilms and microbiomes · 2025Review
- A multi-biomarker approach to assess the exposure effects of MPs and/or sodium lauryl sulfate on Clarias Gariepinus.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The Presence of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Food and the Estimation of the Amount Consumed Depending on Dietary Patterns.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Micro-nanoplastic induced cardiovascular disease and dysfunction: a scoping review.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2025Article
- Characterization, Microbial Community Structure, and Pathogen Occurrence in Two Typical Eel Farms.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Presence of microplastic particles increased abundance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in microbial communities from the Oder river water and sediment.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Microplastics enhance the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in mariculture sediments by enriching host bacteria and promoting horizontal gene transfer.Eco-Environment & Health · 2025Article
- Assessing the Plastisphere from Floating Plastics in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea, with Emphasis on Viruses.Microorganisms · 2024Article
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Abstract
Increasing studies of plastisphere have raised public concern about microplastics (MPs) as vectors for pathogens, especially in aquatic environments. However, the extent to which pathogens affect human health through MPs remains unclear, as controversies persist regarding the distinct pathogen colonization on MPs as well as the transmission routes and infection probability of MP-associated pathogens from water to humans. In this review, we critically discuss whether and how pathogens approach humans via MPs, shedding light on the potential health risks involved. Drawing on cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, we show that some MPs may facilitate the growth and long-range transmission of specific pathogens in aquatic environments, ultimately increasing the risk of infection in humans. We identify MP- and pathogen-rich settings, such as wastewater treatment plants, aquaculture farms, and swimming pools, as possible sites for human exposure to MP-associated pathogens. This review emphasizes the need for further research and targeted interventions to better understand and mitigate the potential health risks associated with MP-mediated pathogen transmission.
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