Air pollution leads to more drug resistant bacteria, study finds
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#2EJ35)
Research shows how black carbon affects bacteria in humans' nose, throat and lungs, possibly affecting their ability to beat the immune system
Black carbon found in air pollution can increase the resistance of bacteria that cause respiratory disease, research has found.
The discover could lead to a greater understanding of the effects of air pollution on human health, according to the lead scientist of the University of Leicester study.
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