Antibiotics in the environment: status and problems

Abstract

Scientists all over the world are working on the problem of pollution of environmental objects with antibiotics, which entails serious consequences for human health. The aim of the study is to review domestic and foreign literature data on the distribution of antibiotics in environmental objects and the sources of their formation. A negative impact on humans was noted due to the uncontrolled intake of antibiotics into the environment. In the world, even before the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there was an extremely serious problem in the form of antibiotic resistance of microorganisms. The analysis showed that there are many sources of antibiotics entering the environment: they are widely used not only in medicine, but also in veterinary medicine and agriculture. It is concluded that modern technologies for the ecological rehabilitation of contaminated areas and a change in legislation are needed to change the situation towards improving safety.