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Study: Air pollution may cause people to become resistant to antibiotics

The Lancet says air pollution may be to blame as the most polluted countries have the highest levels of resistance.

News 12 Staff

Aug 8, 2023, 8:20 AM

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A new study provides a possible explanation for the rise in the number of people who are resistant to antibiotics.

The Lancet says air pollution may be to blame as the most polluted countries have the highest levels of resistance.

However, scientists aren't sure why this is happening.

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