Delhi-NCR Air Has Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs,' JNU Study Warns

• A JNU study reveals dangerous drug-resistant 'superbugs' circulating in Delhi-NCR's winter air, compounding health risks from pollution.
• Airborne antibiotic-resistant staphylococci, including MRS, are present indoors and outdoors, with abundance spiking in winter.
• Published in Nature, the findings show 74% of isolated strains were antibiotic-resistant, and 36% resistant to multiple drugs.
• The bacteria include species commonly infecting humans and animals, making infections harder to treat.
• Lead researcher Madhuri Singh suggests this winter spike explains more severe respiratory infections during the season.

Why It Matters: JNU study warns Delhi-NCR's winter air carries drug-resistant 'superbugs,' worsening health risks.