Our study is the first to show that aquatic insects may change behavior
after being exposed to dilute concentrations of an antihistamine
(Fexofenadine) that is found in aquatic systems receiving wastewater
effluent. Further, the high bioconcentration, notably of Hydroxyzine, is
very interesting and calls for further studies on mechanisms behind
such bioconcentration and on the implications for both aquatic and
terrestrial consumers that rely on aquatic insects for food. As such, our
results highlight the need to further investigate how aquatic insects
might be affected by antihistamines, other pharmaceuticals, and contaminants
in general.
Our study is the first to show that aquatic insects may change behaviorafter being exposed to dilute concentrations of an antihistamine(Fexofenadine) that is found in aquatic systems receiving wastewatereffluent. Further, the high bioconcentration, notably of Hydroxyzine, isvery interesting and calls for further studies on mechanisms behindsuch bioconcentration and on the implications for both aquatic andterrestrial consumers that rely on aquatic insects for food. As such, ourresults highlight the need to further investigate how aquatic insectsmight be affected by antihistamines, other pharmaceuticals, and contaminantsin general.
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