Australian Scientists Put Superbugs On Notice

Australian Scientists Put Superbugs On Notice
The use of antimicrobial agents—including antibiotics—rose during COVID-19. Efforts to disinfect surfaces and treat patients have made many bacteria more dangerous. sabyna75/Shutterstock
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Superbugs, one of the top 10 threats to global public health according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), may soon be a thing of the past after Australian researchers developed a new way to eradicate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Researchers from Monash University in Victoria have discovered a new method that could potentially destroy the superbugs, prevent antibiotic resistance and reduce antibiotic intake to limit any non-targeted bacteria from coming into contact with the medicine and developing resistance.

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Lily Kelly is an Australian based reporter for The Epoch Times, she covers social issues, renewable energy, the environment and health and science.
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