Summary Organizers said they're in contact with specialists at the respected health research institute
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 are creating a task force to deal with so-called "super bacteria" discovered in Olympic sailing waters.
In a statement Wednesday, organizers said they re in contact with specialists at the respected health research institute behind the discovery.
The Instituto Oswaldo Cruz found the bacteria in samples taken from the Carioca River, which flows into the Guanabara Bay where the games sailing and wind surfing events are to be held.
The state environmental agency has acknowledged the bacteria were also discovered on a neighboring beach, but downplayed possible health risks.
A statement quoted the agency head as saying the bacteria are "not very resistant in the environment, particularly in salty waters."
Generally found in hospitals, the bacteria produce an enzyme making them drug-resistant.
