Turning Back the Superbug Scourge Is Still Possible
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Around 700,000 people worldwide die annually as a consequence of superbugs. By 2050, that number is predicted to explode to 10 million. Pills we’ve relied on for decades to treat common infections simply no longer work. It’s a silent yet full-blown crisis. But where do these antibiotic-resistant bugs come from?