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Swimming in Superbugs?

Ellen Husain investigates the presence of pathoghens in the marine environment. Is the way we manage our seas increasing the risk of antibiotic resistant bacteria?

Ellen Husain investigates the presence of pathoghens in the marine environment. She learns how surfers and regular sea swimmers may be more likely to have anti-microbial resistant bacteria in their bodies, and finds out about the ways in which antibiotics find their way into our oceans. Is the way we manage our seas actually fuelling the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria and increasing the risk of untreatable disease in future?

Producer: Emma Campbell

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28 minutes

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Wed 23 Sep 2020 21:00

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  • Tue 22 Sep 2020 15:30
  • Wed 23 Sep 2020 21:00

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