Complex evaluation of ecotoxicity and genotoxicity of antimicrobials oxytetracycline and flumequine used in aquaculture.

• Authors: ZOUNKOVÁ Radka; KLIMEŠOVÁ Zdeňka; NEPEJCHALOVÁ Leona; HILSCHEROVÁ Klára; BLÁHA Luděk
• Year of publication: 2011
• Type: Article in Periodical
• Magazine / Source: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
• MU Faculty or unit: Faculty of Science
• Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.486
• Field: Environment influence on health
• Keywords: Oxytetracyline; Flumequine; Ecotoxicity; Genotoxicity; Veterinary antibiotics
• Description: Study addressing ecotoxicity of two important antimicrobial agents used in aquaculture. Significant effects in non-target organisms observed and potential risks for aquatic biota characterized.

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