Table of Contents Many Bacteria Are Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics 4 Drug Resistance Makes It Harder to Fight Superbugs Researchers work to Find Solutions to Superbugs 8 Treatments Are Vital for Patients Fighting bacteria 10 Superbugs Are Deadlier Than Once Believed 12 New Antibiotics Offer Smaller Paydays 14 Doctors Are Seeking Alternative Treatments 16 Scientists Find Promising Antibiotic in Dirt 18 A Smart Bandage Could Help Lessen Antibiotic Use 20 Saliva May offer a Solution 22 Developers Add Decoys to the Drugs 24 Patients Protect themselves from Superbugs 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary resources 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
Many Bacteria Are Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics Nearly everyone gets an infection at doctor's visit can fix the problem some point in his or her life People But sometimes medicine does not pass bacteria or germs to other kill the bacteria people every day Neither the giver Antibiotics are medicines designed nor the receiver has any idea it is to fight bacteria Over time some happening Later the person who bacteria have become resistant picked up the germs gets sick or to these medications This has injured A bad sore throat or painful happened for many reasons One of cuts that will not heal are both the biggest causes is that people signs of a possible infection Most are using too many antibiotics of the time medicine from a quick Products made Most cuts will heal without problems if they are taken care of and
Battling Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Examines 12 of the most interesting facts about battling drug-resistant bacteria.
About This Book
By: Tammy Gagne
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
