"Super Bacteria" at Rio Olympic Venues and Beaches

Off the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, scientists have found dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria." The beaches are intended to be used for some of the Olympic swimming events. The bacteria was also found in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes are expected to compete. The games kick off on August 5th. The study also found that Rio's waterways, which are infested with sewage, are unsafe to the public. The bacteria can cause hard-to-treat urinary, gastrointestinal, pulmonary and bloodstream infections, along with meningitis and the CDC says that this bacteria can contribute to death in about half of patients infected.