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Use of Copper in Structures and the Growing Resistant Bacteria

Interesting article addressing the risks of using copper in human structures for its antimicrobial qualities.  Copper resistant bacteria could prove to be a risk for human health, as certain parts of the human immune system (notably macrophages) utilize it to dispatch potentially dangerous microbes.  While many places use copper as a safety measure against harmful bacterial growth, over-use may lead to more resistant and possibly pathogenic bacteria.  Link to the full article is here: Copper Resistant Bacteria

 

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