Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies

Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) which are closely related to human activities and life are globally recognized as emerging pollutants in the 21st century. China is one of the largest producers and consumers of antibiotics in the world, is also one of the countries most severely po...

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Main Authors: Chao Yang, Baiyan Cai, Harry Lye Hin Chong, Khim Phin Chong, Khim Phin
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author Chao Yang
Baiyan Cai
Harry Lye Hin Chong
Khim Phin Chong, Khim Phin
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Baiyan Cai
Harry Lye Hin Chong
Khim Phin Chong, Khim Phin
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description Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) which are closely related to human activities and life are globally recognized as emerging pollutants in the 21st century. China is one of the largest producers and consumers of antibiotics in the world, is also one of the countries most severely polluted by antibiotics. Antibiotics and ARGs are widely present in surface water, soil, animal excreta and wastewater treatment plants in China. When the concentration exceeds the risk quotient (RQ≥0.01), they pose a threat to human health. This review systematically combed the relevant research literature on antibiotics in China in recent years, and made a key summary from four aspects: 1) The current situation of antibiotic pollution in various environmental medium in China; 2) The pollution sources and abundance levels of ARGs in the seven administrative regions of China; 3) The potential risks and hazards of antibiotics and their resistance; 4) The latest and most representative antibiotic degradation methods for the management of antibiotics. Finally, this review brings forward suggestions for future antibiotic supervision, including strictly implementing relevant laws and regulations, formulating specific supporting measures, encouraging the research and development of antibiotic alternatives. It is believed that in the near future, the problem of antibiotic pollution in China can be improved to the greatest extent.
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spelling ums.eprints-394432024-08-05T03:07:26Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39443/ Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies Chao Yang Baiyan Cai Harry Lye Hin Chong Khim Phin Chong, Khim Phin QH540-549.5 Ecology TD172-193.5 Environmental pollution TD878-894 Special types of environment Including soil pollution, air pollution, noise pollution Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) which are closely related to human activities and life are globally recognized as emerging pollutants in the 21st century. China is one of the largest producers and consumers of antibiotics in the world, is also one of the countries most severely polluted by antibiotics. Antibiotics and ARGs are widely present in surface water, soil, animal excreta and wastewater treatment plants in China. When the concentration exceeds the risk quotient (RQ≥0.01), they pose a threat to human health. This review systematically combed the relevant research literature on antibiotics in China in recent years, and made a key summary from four aspects: 1) The current situation of antibiotic pollution in various environmental medium in China; 2) The pollution sources and abundance levels of ARGs in the seven administrative regions of China; 3) The potential risks and hazards of antibiotics and their resistance; 4) The latest and most representative antibiotic degradation methods for the management of antibiotics. Finally, this review brings forward suggestions for future antibiotic supervision, including strictly implementing relevant laws and regulations, formulating specific supporting measures, encouraging the research and development of antibiotic alternatives. It is believed that in the near future, the problem of antibiotic pollution in China can be improved to the greatest extent. ResearchGate 2024 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39443/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39443/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Chao Yang and Baiyan Cai and Harry Lye Hin Chong and Khim Phin Chong, Khim Phin (2024) Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies. The International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities, 31. pp. 1-15. ISSN 2327-0128 http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10899199
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Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies
title Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies
title_full Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies
title_fullStr Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies
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title_short Environmental antibiotic pollution and resistance in China: pollution status, degradation methods and control strategies
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TD172-193.5 Environmental pollution
TD878-894 Special types of environment Including soil pollution, air pollution, noise pollution
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