In a new research, it has been confirmed that antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found. The researchers claim that during a new study they have discovered new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The discovery has been made in India.
The research was done by a team of scientist from the Cardiff University. They have requested authorities to take immediate action to solve this problem. This is the first time that these bacteria have been found in the drinking water of New Delhi.
The team of scientist from the Cardiff University are first to discover the NDM-1 gene. The NDM-1 gene can make the bacteria completely resistant to most of the antibiotics used for the treatment. The bacteria that have been found can cause health hazards like cholera and dysentery.
The researchers studied the patients that have been affected by the bacteria. They also collected samples of water from taps and water pools on the streets. They found that 4% of the water supplies and 30% of the water pools had the resistant bacteria.
The authorities have assured that they will take the required steps to solve the problem. To solve a major problem like this, every country in the world has to get together. The consequences of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be fatal.
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