A review on the ecotoxicological effect of sulphonamides on aquatic organisms. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhou, Jie; Yun, Xiao; Wang, Jiting; Li, Qi; Wang, Yanli
• Is Part Of: Toxicology reports. Volume 9(2022)
• Page Start: 534
• Page End: 540
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Sulphonamides -- Aquatic organisms -- Toxicity -- Ecosystems; Toxicology -- Periodicals; Clinical toxicology -- Periodicals; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Hazardous Substances; Poisoning; Toxicology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 571.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.03.034
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7500

Abstract

Abstract: Antibiotics are extensively used to treat human and animal diseases and are especially used in animal production to promote the growth performance of livestock and aquatic animals. Sulphonamides, as important drugs for aquatic animals, are often used in aquaculture to prevent and treat diseases. However, various antibiotics found in the aquatic environment exhibit varying degrees of toxicity to aquatic organisms. Antibiotics in wastewater produced in industrial and agricultural processes are not thoroughly removed by sewage treatment and are released into water, which results in varying degrees of pollution of the surrounding water environment, forcing people to pay attention towards the ecosystem. Several studies have investigated the impact of antibiotics on aquatic organisms in water environment; however, only a few studies have investigated the underlying mechanism. Antibiotics persisting in an aquatic environment for a long time can cause genotoxicity and histopathological changes in various aquatic organisms. Therefore, this paper reviews the sources of antibiotics in aquatic environment, the pollution status of sulfonamides in aquatic environment at home and abroad, and focuses on the research status of ecotoxicological effects of sulfonamides on aquatic organisms. Because there are not only antibiotic pollution, but also many other pollutants, such as heavy metals, micro plastics and other chemicals, it will be a challenge to determine the combined effects of antibiotics or other pollutants on aquatic organisms in future environmental toxicity studies. Graphical Abstract: Pollution pathways of sulphonamides in aquatic environment. ga1 Highlights: Sulphonamides are ubiquitously detected in the water environment. Sulfamethoxazole is one of the least efficient antibiotics removed in wastewater treatment plants. Interaction of sulphonamides with other antibiotics needs more attention. Multigeneration studies related to the water environment are needed.