| Abstrakt: |
A study conducted by researchers at Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania evaluated antibiotic residues and bacterial loads in influent and effluent samples from three wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) across four seasons from 2021 to 2022. The study found significant seasonal variations in antibiotic concentrations, with higher levels in warmer seasons. Antibiotic removal efficiency varied among the WWTPs, with some antibiotics persisting in the effluent, posing environmental risks and potential for antibiotic resistance development. Bacterial loads were higher in spring and summer, correlating with increased temperatures. The study also identified eight bacterial strains with higher resistance during warmer seasons, particularly to amoxicillin and clarithromycin. [Extracted from the article] |
