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Why is drug resistance a major concern for the world?

Drug resistance is a phenomenon where in bacteria become resistant to commonly used drugs including antibiotics.

Author : MedBound Times

Drug resistance is a phenomenon where in bacteria become resistant to commonly used drugs including antibiotics. As a result people become more prone to infectious diseases which can be fatal.

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The bacteria which are resistant to antibiotics are called Superbugs and they are a major cause of concern especially in Sub- Saharan Africa and South Asia.

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