Antibiotic-proof bacteria
Stockholm: Resistance to antibiotics is increasing in Eur0pe and throughout the world because of their excessive use, a deadly and costly curse according to health experts meeting in Stockholm. Experts at the 2nd annual European antibiotics awareness day says hyper-resistant bacteria is a emerging and threatening the pillars of the global health. Some bacteria are becoming resistant to all treatments. Hyper-resistant bacteria also cost Europe too much. The Hyper-resistant or super bacteria kill tens of thousands of patients in the US, according to officials. Experts suspect the situation could be even worse in poor countries, where antibiotics circulate more freely and are often available without a prescription.
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