Smog may be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections
Smog may be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, according to an article on the Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality website.
A recent study published in Microbiome found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in polluted city air.
The study looked at samples of DNA from humans, animals and different environments from around the world.
In city air samples, researchers found genetic material associated with the development of antibiotic resistance.
December 6, 2016
Topic Area: Infection Control
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