A Review of the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance through Wastewater Treatment Plants: Current Situation in Sri Lanka and Future Perspectives

A Review of the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance through Wastewater Treatment Plants: Current Situation in Sri Lanka and Future Perspectives

The emergence of antibiotic resistance (AR) poses a significant threat to both public health and aquatic ecosystems. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as potential hotspots for disseminating AR in the environment. However, only a limited number of studies have been conducted o...

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Main Authors: Wasana Gunawardana, Ruwani S. Kalupahana, Sanda A. Kottawatta, Ashoka Gamage, Othmane Merah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
wastewater treatment plants
Sri Lanka
antibiotic resistance
antibiotic-resistant genes
public health risks
treated effluent
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/9/1065
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