2000 km high-altitude winds may transport antibiotic-resistant microbes, requiring public health monitoring.
A recent study revealed that pathogenic microbes, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi, can travel over 2,000 kilometers on high-altitude winds. Conducted over Japan, researchers identified numerous potentially harmful species at altitudes up to 3 kilometers. While direct links to disease outbreaks remain unproven, the findings suggest that airborne microbes may contribute to global disease spread, emphasizing the need for monitoring in public health initiatives.
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