Association of Potential Human Pathogens with Microplastics in Freshwater Systems

Murphy, Loriane; Germaine, Kieran J.; Dowling, David N.; Kakouli‐Duarte, Thomais; Cleary, John

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3_19

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“…Because of the requirement for outgrowth (10 5 CFU/g and higher) and the necessity of compliance to the environmental conditions for toxin production, only highly contaminated foods are likely to cause disease. Clostridium perfringens is able to produce enterotoxin during sporulation in the human gastrointestinal tract (Murphy et al, 2020;Rajkovic, 2007). Alongside, Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins (SE) can induce nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (Rajkovic, 2012).…”

Section: Reports Of Bacterial Food Intoxicants On Mpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Compared to food infectants, fewer food intoxicants have also been detected on the surface of MPs. However, evidence for the possible presence of pathogenic C. perfringens on MPs has been recently provided (Murphy et al, 2020). Moreover, two common Synechoccus elongatus strains, often used as model cyanobacterial species, have been shown to form aggregates with 0.1 μm and 10 μm PS beads (de Oliveira et al, 2020).…”

Section: Reports Of Bacterial Food Intoxicants On Mpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Foodborne pathogens in the plastisphere: Can microplastics in the food chain threaten microbial food safety?

Tavelli

Callens²,

Grootaert³

et al. 2022

Trends in Food Science & Technology

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Section: Reports Of Bacterial Food Intoxicants On Mpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reports Of Bacterial Food Intoxicants On Mpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Foodborne pathogens in the plastisphere: Can microplastics in the food chain threaten microbial food safety?

Tavelli

Callens²,

Grootaert³

et al. 2022

Trends in Food Science & Technology

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“…There is a clear knowledge gap on the sources and fate of MPs entering the River Barrow. Microplastics provide surfaces for microorganism colonisation, including pathogens, in both marine and freshwater environments (Murphy et al, 2020;Yang et al, 2020) and they may act as a 'trap' for the accumulation of harmful organic chemicals such as pesticides, detergents, and pharmaceuticals. Microplastics occurrence in River Barrow may have impacts on aquatic organisms and potentially pose risk in humans via the food chain (as the estuary into which the Barrow flows has a significant shellfish industry).…”

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Assessment of microplastics in Irish river sediment

Murphy

Germaine

Kakouli‐Duarte

et al. 2022

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“…and Helicobacter sp. were identi ed in sterilized polyethylene micro particles that had been kept in river water for fourteen days in situ, pointing to the existence of human diseases (Murphy et al 2020). MPs have been linked to the spread of antimicrobial genes or pathogenic microorganisms (Hu et al 2019) since these particles have been demonstrated to increase the frequency of in vitro resilience plasmid transfer from E. coli to wild bacterial colonies (Arias et al 2019).…”

Section: Substrate Of Pathogenmentioning

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Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Organisms and in Human Health

Bhuyan¹,

Nabi²,

Alam³

et al. 2021

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The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) across all oceans has emerged as a significant marine hazard as worldwide plastic production continues to grow. Now and during the next 20-30 years will be the time to confront the implications of the plastic industry's rise, which has resulted in the large-scale global production of millions of plastic-based items, varying from a single pen to automobiles. Inappropriate management, lack of awareness of the detrimental effects, reckless universal use, and the indiscriminate disposal of plastic based synthetic materials, has turned Earth into a "plastic planet”. It is critical to have a throughout understanding of MPs' potential from sink to source as well as the processes that govern their distribution and uptake and exchange in ecosystems, to properly comprehend their potential consequences and ecological harm. The goal of the present study was to identify the scenarios of microplastics structure, functions and subsequent impact to the marine organisms. Diversified origins of MPs in the oceans and their negative effects on marine animals have been discussed critically in this review. Because of their small size, these plastic particles are easily ingested by a wide range of marine life (e.g., fish, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Annelida, Echinodermata, Nematoda, phytoplankton, zooplankton, algae, birds, Mammalia, marine reptiles, and coral), putting their health at risk. The ability of MPs to absorb a variety of dangerous hydrophobic chemicals from the environment directly transfers these toxins into the food chain. As a result, many laws and rules have been created to address the major issue of MP pollution in the marine ecosystem and it must be improved and implemented worldwide. To avert future dangers, it is critical to stop producing it and replace it with environmentally suitable alternatives.

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Association of Potential Human Pathogens with Microplastics in Freshwater Systems

Cited by 17 publications

References 13 publications

Foodborne pathogens in the plastisphere: Can microplastics in the food chain threaten microbial food safety?

Foodborne pathogens in the plastisphere: Can microplastics in the food chain threaten microbial food safety?

Assessment of microplastics in Irish river sediment

Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Organisms and in Human Health

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