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Deadly Superbug That Feasts on Medical Plastic Discovered

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Abstract

A superbug commonly found in hospitals has developed the ability to digest certain medical plastics, including those used in sutures, stents, and implants. This alarming discovery means many plastic-based medical tools could be more vulnerable than previously thought, raising urgent questions about hospital infection control and material design.
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  • Publication Date
    25 May 2025
  • Primary Author
    Hayley Jarvis
  • Source
    SciTechDaily
  • Language
    English
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