With the rapid growth of the aquaculture production since the 1980s, there has been a
concomitant increase in disease outbreaks. The injudicious and/or incorrect use of …

Antimicrobial pharmaceuticals are classified as emergent micropollutants of concern,
implying that even at low concentrations, long-term exposure to the environment can have …

Antibiotics, the most frequently prescribed drugs of modern medicine, are extensively used
for both human and veterinary applications. Antibiotics from different wastewater sources …

The intensive use of antibiotics for human, veterinary and agricultural purposes, results in
their continuous release into the environment. Together with antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant …

Freshwater environments are susceptible to possible contamination by residual antibiotics
that are released through different sources, such as agricultural runoffs, sewage discharges …

Abstract The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the spread of antibiotic
resistance as one of the major risks to global public health. An important transfer route into …

This study aims to discuss the following:(1) occurrence and proliferation of antibiotic
resistance in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs);(2) factors influencing antibiotic …

Abstract Information on the removal of antibiotics and ARGs in full-scale WWTPs (with or
without additional treatment technology) is limited. However, it is important to understand the …

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a source and reservoir for subsequent spread of
various antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). However, little is known about the activity and …

The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance has pose a huge threat to both human
health and environmental ecosystem. However, little is known regarding the pool of ARGs in …