What Are Superbugs?

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“Superbugs” refer to bacteria, viruses and infections that are resistant to antibiotics. Watch Darria Long Gillespie, MD, explain who gets sick from superbugs and why they are difficult to treat.

Superbugs

The Antibiotic Crisis Leading to Superbugs

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What Is the History of Superbugs?

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What Is Currently Being Done to Combat Superbugs?

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How to Stop the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance

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How Do Superbugs Get Into Your Meat?

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What Types of Viruses and Bacteria Are Resistant to Antibiotics?

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The Cause of Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs

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The Truth Behind Antibiotics in Your Chicken and Turkey

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What Contributes to Superbugs in the U.S.?

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About Superbugs

Superbugs refer to bacteria and other harmful microorganisms that are resistant to several types of antibiotics. Each year, drug resistant bacteria infect millions of people nationwide.

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