The ‘Superbug’ melting pot: How urban sewage is driving antibiotic resistance

Sewage superbugs

Researchers have identified urban sewage as a critical hotspot for the evolution and spread of drug-resistant bacteria, highlighting an urgent need for nationwide wastewater monitoring to prevent future health crises.

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Faridabad/ Jan 20, 2026

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