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Air Pollution May Be Increasing Superbugs

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Linking Air Pollution and Superbugs: A Health Crisis

This chapter explores the troubling connection between air pollution and the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly in vulnerable communities. A recent study highlights the correlation between increased particulate pollution and rising infections, raising important public health concerns.

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