Antibiotic contaminants in coastal wetlands from Vietnamese shrimp farming |
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Authors: | Hoang Thi Thanh Thuy Le Phi Nga Tu Thi Cam Loan |
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Institution: | (1) Institute for Environment and Resources, 142 To Hien Thanh street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
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Abstract: | Background and purpose Shrimp culture has been expanded rapidly in recent years in coastal wetland zone of Vietnam due to favorable natural conditions.
However, this industry has caused several negative impacts to the environment. One of the critical issues is the excessive
application of antibiotics including human medicines. These chemicals could be released from shrimp ponds and then accumulated
and contaminated of the ecosystem. This review article discusses a whole range of findings that address various aspects of
the usage, occurrence and potentially environmental risks of antibiotics released from shrimp farming, with emphasis on the
South Vietnam coastal wetland. |
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