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Five 'high-priority' pathogens discovered entering Australia via airplane toilets

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Five high-priority pathogens and superbugs have entered Australia on international flights, an investigation of wastewater in airplane toilets has revealed. The new research, led by the national science agency, CSIRO, confirms that air travel is a key pathway for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria to enter the country.
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  • Publication Date
    18 August 2025
  • Primary Author
    Michael Dahlstrom
  • Source
    au.news.yahoo.com
  • Language
    English
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