There is growing evidence that there may be a link between bacteria on meat and antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections in people — and that link is starting to get high profile media attention. On Wednesday, ABC ran a segment featuring the latest research on both Good Morning America and World News with Diane Sawyer, programs… Continue Reading
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Study Suggests Chicken Contributes to Urinary Tract Infections
Researchers have long suspected a link between the E. coli that causes human urinary tract infections and E. coli contamination in meat products, and new research gives more credence to the theory. A study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal found genetic similarities between E. coli from animals sampled… Continue Reading