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Thames study: Rivers can be a major source antibiotic resistance

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Science Daily

Publication Date
2015-02-16

Rivers and streams could be a major source of antibiotic resistance in the environment. A new study found that greater numbers of resistant bacteria exist close to some waste water treatment works, and that these plants are likely to be responsible for at least half of the increase observed.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150213112142.htm