I believe the bulk of evidence, scientific consensus, does show that at least a large and significant part of antibiotic resistant bacteria that affects humans does stem from overuse of antibiotics in animals.
Jared Polis: “I believe the bulk of evidence, scientific consensus, does show that at least a large and significant part of antibiotic…”
On the recordJuly 12, 2009
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Polis discusses the link between antibiotic resistance and animal antibiotic use.
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