Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in southern ocean
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Dec-2025 15:11 ET (29-Dec-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)
Researchers isolated antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus saprophyticus from the Southern Ocean. The bacteria showed resistance to multiple antibiotics, including Azithromycin and Cefixime, highlighting the far-reaching impact of human activity on microbial ecosystems.
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