Hospital sewer pipes with bacteria illustration

Hospital Sewers Promote Growth of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

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A new study reveals that antibiotics excreted by patients enter hospital sewer systems, creating an environment that supports the proliferation of drug-resistant bacteria in the pipes. This finding highlights a potential public health concern regarding the spread of antibiotic resistance through hospital waste.

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Originally published by gnews