About this Research Topic
The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals adopted by the United Nations member states to address global challenges and promote sustainable development by 2030. Microbiology, infectious diseases practice and epidemiology, among other antibiotics-related topics, are crucial in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. Indeed, without microbiological and infection research, progress in the others will be short-lived. Integrating research on antibiotics, education, and control measures into broader sustainable development strategies is essential for promoting global well-being and achieving the SDGs.
Sustainable Development Goal 14, dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources, is deeply interconnected with the issue of antibiotics use and ensuing resistance. Direct impacts include harm to marine life because of their exposure to antibiotic residues present in water bodies. These residues can interrupt the regular biological processes of marine organisms, impacting their growth, reproduction and overall survival. The indirect impacts are related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes that may be transferred among marine organisms, disrupting the delicate ecological balance of the aquatic system. This process could potentially result in the displacement of native species by resistant strains, thereby altering biodiversity. Achieving SDG 14 also implies preventive measures - limiting the input of antibiotics into marine environments. This could be realised through the responsible usage of antibiotics in aquaculture.
Implementing best practice guidelines and legislation to ensure prudent use of antibiotics can help reduce their release into marine environments, thereby mitigating risks associated with antibiotic resistance. Innovative, sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment also have significant potential. Advanced treatment methods like Ozonation or UV treatment can effectively inactivate antibiotic-resistant bacteria and degrade antibiotic residues in water before it is released into the sea.
This research topic aims to collect various articles on the areas above. We will accept all article types permissible in the Frontiers in Antibiotics submission guidelines.
Sustainable Development Goal 14, dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources, is deeply interconnected with the issue of antibiotics use and ensuing resistance. Direct impacts include harm to marine life because of their exposure to antibiotic residues present in water bodies. These residues can interrupt the regular biological processes of marine organisms, impacting their growth, reproduction and overall survival. The indirect impacts are related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes that may be transferred among marine organisms, disrupting the delicate ecological balance of the aquatic system. This process could potentially result in the displacement of native species by resistant strains, thereby altering biodiversity. Achieving SDG 14 also implies preventive measures - limiting the input of antibiotics into marine environments. This could be realised through the responsible usage of antibiotics in aquaculture.
Implementing best practice guidelines and legislation to ensure prudent use of antibiotics can help reduce their release into marine environments, thereby mitigating risks associated with antibiotic resistance. Innovative, sustainable technologies for wastewater treatment also have significant potential. Advanced treatment methods like Ozonation or UV treatment can effectively inactivate antibiotic-resistant bacteria and degrade antibiotic residues in water before it is released into the sea.
This research topic aims to collect various articles on the areas above. We will accept all article types permissible in the Frontiers in Antibiotics submission guidelines.
Keywords: SDG, clean water, marine, ocean, sea, AMR, antibiotic resistance
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