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Higher antibiotic doses may make bacteria ‘fitter’: study – Global Times

Using higher doses of antibiotics in a bid to tackle the growing problem of drug resistance may end up strengthening certain bacteria, according to research released…

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Using higher doses of antibiotics in a bid to tackle the growing problem of drug resistance may end up strengthening certain bacteria, according to research released on Wednesday that highlights a previously unthought-of risk.
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Antimicrobial resistance has been labeled by the United Nations as “one of the greatest threats we face as a global community” and is predicted to cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050.Previous research has shown that inflicting higher antibiotic…

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