Microplastic-associated pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in environment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133005
Abstract: The ubiquitous use of microplastics and their release into the environment especially the water bodies by anthropogenic/industrial activities are the major resources for microplastic contamination. The widespread and often injudicious use of antimicrobial drugs or… read more here.
Keywords: microplastic associated; antimicrobial resistance; associated pathogens; environment ... See more keywords
Bioaccessibility of Microplastic-Associated Antibiotics in Freshwater Organisms: Highlighting the Impacts of Biofilm Colonization via an In Vitro Protocol.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02782
Abstract: Microplastics in the environment can be colonized by microbes capable of forming biofilms, which may act as reactive coatings to affect the bioaccessibility of pollutants in organisms. This study investigated the dynamic evolution of biofilm… read more here.
Keywords: associated antibiotics; bioaccessibility microplastic; bioaccessibility; microplastic associated ... See more keywords