Editorial: Natural Microbial Communities and Their Response to Antibiotic Occurrence in Ecosystems

Barra Caracciolo, Anna; Topp, Edward; Udiković-Kolić, Nikolina; Grenni, Paola (2022) Editorial: Natural Microbial Communities and Their Response to Antibiotic Occurrence in Ecosystems. Frontiers in Microbiology, 13 . ISSN 1664-302X

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Abstract

This editorial introduces a special issue focused on the growing environmental contamination by antibiotic residues and their subsequent impact on natural microbial communities. It summarizes five research studies exploring how antibiotics and other co-factors affect various ecosystems, including wastewater, river sediments, biofilms, drinking water distribution systems, and composting processes. The findings demonstrate that antibiotic exposure can significantly alter microbial community structures, impact biogeochemical cycles, and promote the spread of both antibiotic and metal resistance genes.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	microbial functioning; resistome; sub-minimum inhibitory concentration; biodegradation; metal resistance
Subjects:	NATURAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES > Biology NATURAL SCIENCES > Biology > Microbiology
Divisions:	Division for Marine and Enviromental Research
Depositing User:	Kristina Ciglar
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2026 10:38
URI:	https://fulir.irb.hr:/id/eprint/12035
DOI:	10.3389/fmicb.2022.919316

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