In this article it talks about how there has a recent surfacing of a bacterial gene in the tap and ground water in New Dehli. The gene, which some experts describe as "super superbuhgs" has spread to germs that can cause cholera and dysentery. The NDM-1positive bacteria is being exposed to the 14 million people in New Dehli through their tap water. This is a major health concern becauuse the bacteria is resistant to all drugs, and as of now there are no cures. It is also off putting that researchers and experts are saying that they doubt there will be a cure found in the next 5-6 because there are only 2 leading antibiotic researchers still in the field today.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/07/uk-bacteria-superbugs-india-idUSLNE73600F20110407
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