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Jul 21

New Study: Human Bladder Infections Linked to Contaminated Chicken

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According to a new study reported on NPR, some chicken is contaminated with the same strains of antibiotic-resistant E. coli found to cause recurring human bladder infections. Researchers say it is likely that the E. coli strains are being transferred to humans through the consumption of infected birds. Maryn McKenna, journalist with the Food and …

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