The effects of antibiotics in the environment are still poorly understood. One major concern is the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria that could critically disturb the natural bacteria ecosystems and lead to a serious threat to human health. There are also concerns that, exposure to environmental antibiotic residues might lead to carcinogenic or allergic reactions in humans and create hazards to aquatic and soil organisms...

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