Our over-reliance on antibiotics to find relief from numerous ailments, including cold and flu symptoms, is a major health concern – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Identifying superbugs
So, what are “superbugs?” Well they are defined as “strains of bacteria that are resistant to the majority of antibiotics commonly used today”. These drug-resistant bacteria can cause serious skin and urinary tract infections, as well as pneumonia, tuberculosis, and even sepsis.
While bacteria’s ability to adapt to drugs is a natural part of its evolution, our misuse of antibiotics is speeding up the process.
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