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A UK-wide investigation into the spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli has been launched by Public Health England.
The resistant strains of the bacterium, which can cause urinary tract infections and blood poisoning, are harder to treat and more deadly than non-resistant E. coli.
The spread of resistance in healthy people, patients, farm animals, sewage and slurry will be assessed.
Experts said it was a growing risk in hospitals.
The series of studies will look at ESBL-producing E. coli. They make enzymes called Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases which can break down antibiotics such as penicillin.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23125962
The resistant strains of the bacterium, which can cause urinary tract infections and blood poisoning, are harder to treat and more deadly than non-resistant E. coli.
The spread of resistance in healthy people, patients, farm animals, sewage and slurry will be assessed.
Experts said it was a growing risk in hospitals.
The series of studies will look at ESBL-producing E. coli. They make enzymes called Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases which can break down antibiotics such as penicillin.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23125962