Research Progress on the Distribution Characteristics, Ecological Risks, and Removal Technologies of Antibiotic Residues and Resistance in the Environment
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Research Progress on the Distribution Characteristics, Ecological Risks, and Removal Technologies of Antibiotic Residues and Resistance in the Environment

Haojun Zhao 1*
1 Kaiping Kaiqiao Middle School
*Corresponding author: 1170213468@qq.com
Published on 28 October 2025
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Abstract

Antibiotic residues and resistance have emerged as pervasive environmental pollutants because of extensive use in medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture. A review of recent literature reveals a lack of comprehensive analyses which integrate distribution characteristics, ecological risks, and the full spectrum of removal technologies across environmental matrices. This study synthesizes recent research on distribution patterns, ecological and public health risks, and removal technologies in relation to antibiotic residues and resistance. The results reveal significant ecological impacts: inhibiting microbial and primary producer activity, altering community structures, and reducing biodiversity, while potentially undermining the efficacy of antibiotics in medicine. Various technologies have been explored and implemented to remove antibiotic contaminants and mitigate antibiotic resistance in environmental matrices, each employing different mechanisms and exhibiting varying efficacy in eliminating antibiotics or antibiotic resistance genes. To combat antibiotic pollution effectively, integrated strategies under a One Health framework are essential.

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Antibiotics, Quantifying Ecological Risks, Wastewater Effluents, Agricultural Runoff and Waste, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Zhao,H. (2025). Research Progress on the Distribution Characteristics, Ecological Risks, and Removal Technologies of Antibiotic Residues and Resistance in the Environment. Theoretical and Natural Science,149,7-19.

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Zhao,H. (2025). Research Progress on the Distribution Characteristics, Ecological Risks, and Removal Technologies of Antibiotic Residues and Resistance in the Environment. Theoretical and Natural Science,149,7-19.

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