# 32 people on antibiotics after exposure to deadly germ in college lab class

A microbiology lab class at a U.S. college exposed 32 students and staff to a potentially deadly bacterium, likely Brucella, leading to them being placed on antibiotics. The exposure occurred during a class where specimens were mishandled, highlighting risks in academic lab settings and prompting a public health investigation.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/college-lab-class-ends-with-32-people-on-antibiotics-for-deadly-germ-exposure/) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:49:52 +0000