‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

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Genes that can create antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been discovered in Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK, which provides drinking water to 40% of Northern Ireland. Testing revealed the presence of genes resistant to various antibiotics, including carbapenems, which are critical for treating severe infections when other options are exhausted. This alarming finding raises concerns about the safety of the drinking water supply and the potential health risks for the population.