High levels of super bacteria found in Rio’s beaches

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (CNN) — Researchers at the Rio Federal University tested the city’s beaches for a year and discovered high levels of a dreaded superbug – drug-resistant bacteria that have been turning up in hospitals.

The highest levels of super bacteria found on the shore of Guanabara Bay, site of the Olympic sailing event one month from now.

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