Powerful superbug detected at two beaches in Galway

A form of superbug which can be resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has been detected at two adjacent beaches in Ireland.

Powerful superbug detected at two beaches in Galway

Medical researchers from Galway believe it is the first discovery of the virulent NDM enzyme in bathing seawater in Europe.

They claim there is a high risk that such bacteria could be found wherever raw sewage is pumped into coastal waters.

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