The answer to tackling superbugs could be … more superbugs

Ruth Massey; Adam Roberts

The answer to tackling superbugs could be … more superbugs

Ruth Massey, Adam Roberts

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Hard-to-kill bacteria or “superbugs” have become a major problem for hospitals. Between 5% and 12% of hospital patients in the EU are thought to acquire an infection during their stay, with many caused by bacteria such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff) that are resistant to antibiotics.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 7 May 2015

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