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80% of Ukrainian Refugees Carry Superbugs, Europe Warned

5/6/2026

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A University of Helsinki study found nearly 80% of Ukrainian war-injury refugees carried multi-drug-resistant bacteria, prompting Richard Sullivan to warn of potential spread across Europe without coordinated surveillance.
Ukrainian surgeons report rising antimicrobial-resistant infections, with Doctor Danylo Turkevych noting Klebsiella pneumoniae often forces amputation to stop spread.
Microbiologist Olena Moshynets notes severe nurse and antibiotic shortages, with doctors using the only drug despite resistance.

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A University of Helsinki study found nearly 80% of Ukrainian war-injury refugees carried multi-drug-resistant bacteria, prompting Richard Sullivan to warn of potential spread across Europe without coordinated surveillance.
Ukrainian surgeons report rising antimicrobial-resistant infections, with Doctor Danylo Turkevych noting Klebsiella pneumoniae often forces amputation to stop spread.
Microbiologist Olena Moshynets notes severe nurse and antibiotic shortages, with doctors using the only drug despite resistance.