Journal Article

·2025 OPEN ACCESS

Integrated assessment of mucilage impact on human health using the One Health approach: Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens in the Marmara Sea, Türkiye

Artun Yıbar , Hilal Ay YTU , Fuat Aydın , Seçil Abay , Emre Karakaya , Tuba Kayman , Cem Dalyan , Fatih Doğan Koca , Duygu Aydogdu , Nihed Ajmi ,

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Abstract

thrived in mucilage, underscoring their ecological significance. Seasonal and climatic factors influencing mucilage formation amplify its role in transmitting antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, posing significant risks to public and environmental health. The findings highlight the urgent need for continuous monitoring and mitigation strategies for mucilage-related hazards.

Keywords

Clostridium perfringens Antimicrobial Microbiology Antibiotic resistance Escherichia coli Human health Mucilage Biology Veterinary medicine Medicine Bacteria Environmental health Ecology Antibiotics

Subject Areas

Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology ·Food Science ·Life Sciences
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria ·Molecular Medicine ·Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts ·Pollution ·Physical Sciences

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