Superbugs 害羞草研究所� or antibiotic-resistant organisms 害羞草研究所� have been gaining attention around the globe.

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Antibiotics have been credited as one of the most important discoveries in modern medicine, saving millions of lives. While antibiotics kill most bacteria, some will survive and develop resistance.

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Little notes the increase in use of antibacterial cleaners caused by the COVID-19 pandemic likely won害羞草研究所檛 contribute to an increase in superbugs. If these cleaning protocols continue for years, he says it may have a small effect on future generations in terms of weakened immune systems.

What needs to be addressed to help keep superbugs in check, he says, is the irresponsible and unnecessary use of antibiotics around the globe.

Infections caused by viruses, including colds, influenza, croup, laryngitis, bronchitis and most sore throats, do not require antibiotics, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control.

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