"Superbugs are germs that have become resistant to the drugs that should destroy them. These drug resistant bacteria and fungi are difficult to control and treat" - MedicalNewsToday. Superbugs have become a huge threat to humans because of their continuous evolution.
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Superbugs formed from the excessive use of antibiotics. Unfortunately, many antibiotics prescribed to people and to animals are unnecessary, and the overuse and misuse of antibiotics helps to create drug-resistant bacteria.
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"Superbugs are causing a global crisis, killing more than 700,000 people each year. If we do not take significant action now, superbugs will become a leading cause of death worldwide by 2050" - Small World Initiative.
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