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Probiotic-Based Approaches for Sustainable Control of Infectious Risk in Mass Transport: Current Data and Future Perspectives

Irene Soffritti1,2, Maria D'Accolti1,2, Francesca Bini1,2

  • 1Section of Microbiology, Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.

Microbial Biotechnology
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Probiotic-based sanitation (PBS) offers an eco-friendly alternative to disinfectants for controlling pathogens in high-traffic areas. This approach shows promise for reducing infection risks in crowded public spaces like mass transportation hubs.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology and Environmental Science
  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Sustainable Technologies

Background:

  • High-traffic built environments facilitate microorganism transmission and the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms due to conventional disinfectant overuse.
  • Probiotic-based sanitation (PBS) emerges as a promising biological strategy to mitigate infectious risks in crowded community settings.
  • Current sanitation practices in high-occupancy areas often rely on chemical disinfectants, leading to environmental and resistance concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing research on probiotic-based sanitation (PBS) in mass transportation areas.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and explore future applications of PBS for biocontrol.
  • To evaluate PBS as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical disinfection in public spaces.
Keywords:
built environmentmass transportmicrobiomeprobiotics

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Conclusions:

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