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What do we know about Antibiotics in the Environment?

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Abstract

Antibiotics are extensively used in human and veterinary medicine as well as in aquaculture to prevent or to treat microbial infections and in livestock production to promote the growth of animals. As biocidal substances are designed with the aim of causing a biological effect, they may affect water and soil dwelling organisms when reaching the environment. However, little is known on the occurrence and fate of antibiotics in the environment and their impact on the ecosystem.
Translated title of the contributionWas wissen wir über Antibiotika in der Umwelt?
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPharmaceuticals in the Environment : Sources, Fate, Effects and Risks
EditorsKlaus Kümmerer
Number of pages10
Place of PublicationBerlin; Heidelberg
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Publication date01.01.2001
Edition1
Pages67-76
ISBN (Print)978-3-662-04636-4, 3-540-41067-8
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-662-04634-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2001
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research areas and keywords

  • Chemistry
  • Antibacterial Agent
  • Sewage Treatment Plant
  • Sewage System
  • Oxolinic Acid
  • Algal Toxicity

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