Presence of microplastic particles increased abundance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in microbial communities from the Oder river water and sediment

Abstract High abundance of microplastic particles (MPs) in the water environment could be a factor in spreading of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes (AMR), especially antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The aim of our study was to assess changes in the microbial community developing on mi...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	P. Cholewińska, K. Wojnarowski, N. Szeligowska, P. Pokorny, W. Hussein, Y. Hasegawa, W. Dobicki, D. Palić
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Microplastic Bacteria Microbial community Rivers Antibiotic resistance genes Pathogens
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01136-6