The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments
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 colon...
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| author | Huan Zhong Mengjie Wu Christian Sonne Su Shiung Lam Raymond W.M. Kwong Yuelu Jiang Xiaoli Zhao Xuemei Sun Xuxiang Zhang Chengjun Li Yuanyuan Li Guangbo Qu Feng Jiang Huahong Shi Rong Ji Hongqiang Ren |
| author_facet | Huan Zhong Mengjie Wu Christian Sonne Su Shiung Lam Raymond W.M. Kwong Yuelu Jiang Xiaoli Zhao Xuemei Sun Xuxiang Zhang Chengjun Li Yuanyuan Li Guangbo Qu Feng Jiang Huahong Shi Rong Ji Hongqiang Ren |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-3fc80ed253304f358f0509af6f33f1822024-01-25T05:24:33ZengElsevierEco-Environment & Health2772-98502023-09-0123142151The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environmentsHuan Zhong0Mengjie Wu1Christian Sonne2Su Shiung Lam3Raymond W.M. Kwong4Yuelu Jiang5Xiaoli Zhao6Xuemei Sun7Xuxiang Zhang8Chengjun Li9Yuanyuan Li10Guangbo Qu11Feng Jiang12Huahong Shi13Rong Ji14Hongqiang Ren15School of Environment, Nanjing University, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Nanjing 210023, China; Corresponding authors.School of Environment, Nanjing University, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Nanjing 210023, ChinaDepartment of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre, Aarhus University, Roskilde, DenmarkHigher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MalaysiaDepartment of Biology, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, CanadaTsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, ChinaYellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, ChinaSchool of Environment, Nanjing University, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Nanjing 210023, ChinaInstitute of Environmental Research at Greater Bay Area, Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaKey Laboratory of Environment and Health (HUST), Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (Incubation), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, ChinaSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, ChinaSchool of Environment, Nanjing University, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Nanjing 210023, ChinaSchool of Environment, Nanjing University, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Nanjing 210023, China; Corresponding authors.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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772985023000352MicroplasticsPathogensColonizationTransmissionPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Huan Zhong Mengjie Wu Christian Sonne Su Shiung Lam Raymond W.M. Kwong Yuelu Jiang Xiaoli Zhao Xuemei Sun Xuxiang Zhang Chengjun Li Yuanyuan Li Guangbo Qu Feng Jiang Huahong Shi Rong Ji Hongqiang Ren The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments Eco-Environment & Health Microplastics Pathogens Colonization Transmission Public health |
| title | The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| title_full | The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| title_fullStr | The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| title_full_unstemmed | The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| title_short | The hidden risk of microplastic-associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| title_sort | hidden risk of microplastic associated pathogens in aquatic environments |
| topic | Microplastics Pathogens Colonization Transmission Public health |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772985023000352 |
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