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Climate change alters aquatic microbes, increasing waterborne diseases and antibiotic resistance. Urgent integrated strategies are needed to protect water resources and public health.

Keywords:

Aquatic ecosystems Climate change Microbial communities Public health Waterborne diseases

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Area of Science:

Environmental microbiology
Climate change science
Public health

Background:

Microorganisms are crucial for aquatic ecosystems and human health.
Climate change, through warming and pollution, disrupts microbial communities.
Pathogens like Vibrio cholerae and harmful algae proliferate in changing conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate how climate change impacts aquatic microbial ecosystems.
To highlight the increased risks of waterborne diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
To propose actionable strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

Main Methods:

Review of climate change impacts on aquatic microbial dynamics.
Analysis of mechanisms including gene transfer, metabolism, and feedback loops.
Identification of emerging threats like pathogenic proliferation and toxin release.

Main Results:

Climate change drives shifts in microbial communities, favoring pathogens and harmful algae.
Increased prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
Contamination of water and food supplies by toxins, leading to severe health issues.

Conclusions:

Climate change poses significant risks to water security and public health via microbial alterations.
Advanced wastewater treatment, global monitoring, and early warning systems are essential.
International cooperation is vital for effective mitigation and building resilience.