World on cusp of 'post-antibiotic era'

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World on cusp of 'post-antibiotic era'

Postby maureenho » 19 Nov 2015, 11:23

Antibiotic resistance: World on cusp of 'post-antibiotic era'
By James Gallagher Health editor, BBC News website

The world is on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic era", scientists have warned after finding bacteria resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34857015
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Re: World on cusp of 'post-antibiotic era'

Postby annie » 19 Nov 2015, 12:13

Very worrying!
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Re: World on cusp of 'post-antibiotic era'

Postby Rosalind » 19 Nov 2015, 15:13

That is concerning.
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