Superbug threat grows as rivers contaminated with antibiotics

A graphic on antibiotics pollution in rivers and the risk of superbugs. A global study has found that rivers across the world are being polluted by antibiotics. This has raised fears that bugs will become resistant to lifesaving medication.

A graphic on antibiotics pollution in rivers and the risk of superbugs. A global study has found that rivers across the world are being polluted by antibiotics. This has raised fears that bugs will become resistant to lifesaving medication. Picture: AFP

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Superbug threat grows as rivers contaminated with antibiotics

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