Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought
This micrograph image depicts a gastrointestinal bacteria that can become pathogenic after trauma, surgery or other disruptions.
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One of the pillars of modern medicine is showing its cracks, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Antibiotics have turned once-deadly infections into minor inconveniences. They make lifesaving interventions, from surgery to chemotherapy, ...
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