新的研究表明,微塑料可能会帮助超级虫虫更具抗生素抗药性,对公众健康构成威胁。 New study suggests microplastics may help superbugs become more antibiotic-resistant, posing a public health threat.

最近的研究显示,微塑料可能会助长抗生素抗药性细菌(称为超级虫)的传播。 Recent research indicates that microplastics may contribute to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as superbugs. 这些细菌在微塑料上形成保护性生物胶片,可增加抗生素的抗药性。 These bacteria form protective biofilms on microplastics, which can increase their resistance to antibiotics. 实验室试验显示,微塑胶上的大肠杆菌生长速度更快,比玻璃上的大肠杆菌更具抗药性,但还需要进一步研究,以确定这些影响是否发生在环境和人体内。 Lab tests have shown that E. coli on microplastics grew faster and were more resistant than those on glass, but further studies are needed to confirm if these effects occur in the environment and in humans. 这一研究突出了微塑料污染对公共卫生的潜在新威胁。 This research highlights a potential new threat to public health from microplastic pollution.