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31-12-2024 | 17:52 PM
Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
A recent study revealed that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Key Highlights
- Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically smaller than 5 millimetres in diameter.
- Due to their small size, they can easily enter ecosystems, water supplies, and the food chain, posing environmental and health complications.
- Antibiotic Resistance: Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria evolve to resist the effects of medications that once killed them or inhibited their growth.
- Causes: overuse of antibiotics, such as unnecessary prescriptions, incomplete courses of treatment, or overuse in agriculture.
- Risks: Infections become harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, increased healthcare costs, and higher mortality rates.
