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How superbugs could kill nearly 40 million people by 2050 – Firstpost

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How superbugs could kill nearly 40 million people by 2050 – Firstpost

It kills millions annually, but little is known about the problem. Antimicrobial resistance or AMR will kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, according to a new global analysis. The study discovered that whereas drug-related mortality among very young children is on the decline due to advancements in immunisation and hygiene, the … Read more

Superbugs death toll could swell by millions over coming years

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Superbugs death toll could swell by millions over coming years

More than 39 million people could die globally from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.Antimicrobial resistance, which is also known as AMR and occurs when germs become resistant to drugs, is expected to worsen over the coming decades. Already more than one million people have died … Read more