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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Are microplastics turning bacteria into antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Here's what to know

A menace to both the health and the environment, microplastics aren't just accumulating in the brain and crucial organs like heart, liver, and kidney, they may also be causing a lasting damage by promoting antibiotic resistance, which can prolong diseases and raise the risk of death.

A new study highlights yet another dangerous side of microplastics which could be increasing the burden on healthcare system, making people battle diseases for longer.

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