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Your Washing Machine Might Be Helping Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Spread

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Abstract

A new study has uncovered that standard home laundering practices used by healthcare workers may be enabling the survival and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The findings suggest that home washing machines often fail to disinfect uniforms, possibly fueling the rise of hospital-acquired infections.
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  • Publication Date
    12 May 2025
  • Primary Author
    PLOS
  • Source
    SciTechDaily
  • Language
    English
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