This review reveals how microplastics enhance the mobility and transfer of ARGs in various environments, suggesting urgent pollution strategies.
Key Points
Microplastics enhance the persistence and mobility of antibiotic resistance genes in multiple environments, highlighting a significant ecological threat.
Research indicates that microplastics act as hotspots for the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater and terrestrial ecosystems.
The study reviews distribution and migration mechanisms of ARGs influenced by microplastic characteristics and environmental conditions.
Future efforts must focus on effective remediation technologies and standardized detection methods for mitigating microplastic-associated ARG spread.