Superbugs articles
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Alarming superbug from deadly eyedrop outbreak has spread to dogs
It's unclear how the dogs became infected with the same strain in the eyedrops.
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Men Are Aiding Hospital 'Superbugs' by Leaving Toilets Dirty
Hospital toilets are some of the most contaminated spots in the whole building, with unisex bathrooms potentially being home to superbugs.Harmful bacteria and fungi, along with multi-drug resistant germs, have been discovered lurking on the surfaces of toilets in U.K. hospitals, including floors, ceilings, and door handles, according to a new study being presented at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona between April 27-30.Notably, the study found that patient toilets were more contaminated...
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Superbugs could lower your life expectancy by nearly 2 years, report says. What to know about antimicrobial resistance
Uncontrolled AMR is also projected to cost the world $855 billion annually until 2035, international leaders say.