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flag Study finds swans in Ireland carrying drug-resistant bacteria linked to human pollution.

flag A University of Galway study found high levels of drug-resistant bacteria, including multi-drug resistant E. coli, in swans from Greater Dublin and Co Kildare. flag Out of 17 swans sampled, 11 carried these bacteria, similar to those causing hard-to-treat human infections. flag Researchers link the bacteria to human pollution, such as wastewater, and suggest swans may spread these "superbugs" to humans.

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