Does plastic waste present an infection hazard? Current evidence, surveillance challenges and research priorities
Patrick Ken Kalonde, Kestern Mkoola, Michael Ormsby, Taonga Mwapasa, Precious Innocent Mastala, Madalitso Mphasa, Katalina Tonthola, Fanuel Meckson Bickton, Peter Nambala, Tony Robertson, Richard S Quilliam, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Tracy Morse, Christopher M Jones, Michelle C Stanton, Peter M Atkinso · 2026
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Unmanaged plastic waste is widespread in settings with limited waste collection, yet its contribution to infectious disease risk remains poorly understood. In this review, we synthesise current evidence on the human health implications of plastic waste, with a specific focus on environmentally persistent bacteria that are transmitted to humans through the faecal oral route.
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| CREATOR | Patrick Ken Kalonde, Kestern Mkoola, Michael Ormsby, Taonga Mwapasa, Precious Innocent Mastala, Madalitso Mphasa, Katalina Tonthola, Fanuel Meckson Bickton, Peter Nambala, Tony Robertson, Richard S Quilliam, Kondwani Chidziwisano, Tracy Morse, Christopher M Jones, Michelle C Stanton, Peter M Atkinso |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 57 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |