Exploring the Use of Electric Zaps in the Fight Against Superbugs

Hi, it’s Lisa in London. As the world debates how to curb the spread of superbugs, researchers in the US are experimenting with the idea that electric currents could decrease skin infections. But before we get to that...

I have mildly sensitive skin, and have generally avoided infections that require the use of powerful drugs to fight them. That’s a good thing, because several strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis, a common bacterium found on the human skin, are resistant to multiple antibiotics.