The interplay between antimicrobial resistance, heavy metal pollution, and the role of microplastics

Environmental pollution with heavy metals (HMs) and microplastics (MPs) could enhance the global health challenge antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Herein, we explore the complicated mechanics of how HMs, MPs, and AMR are interlinked within microbial ecosystems, as well as the co-selection and cross-r...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Igori Balta, Joanne Lemon, Anna Gadaj, Iuliana Cretescu, Ducu Stef, Ioan Pet, Lavinia Stef, David McCleery, Alastair Douglas, Nicolae Corcionivoschi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Subjects:	antimicrobial resistance bacteria heavy metals environmental pollution microplastics
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1550587/full