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Hospital sewers may breed dangerous superbugs, study finds
A study found that wastewater from hospitals can encourage antibiotic-resistant E. coli to grow. Bacteria living on sewer pipes were three times more resistant, raising concerns that drains could help dangerous germs survive and spread beyond healthcare settings.
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