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Drugs and Superbugs!

January 25, 2021 Adam Burgis Episode 3
Basically Science
Drugs and Superbugs!
Show Notes

In this Episode, we start by taking a look at bacteria. It is important to understand what classifies as a bacteria and how they grow and reproduce. Additionally, we talk about antibiotics and how abuse or misuse of the drugs could lead to what is called a Superbug! What’s a superbug? You’ll have to listen to find out!

  1. https://www.drugs.com
  2. https://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160526/NEWS/160529919/mutated-superbug-detected-in-u-s-raises-fear-of-end-of-the-road-for-antibiotics
  3. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4100/text
  4. https://undark.org/2020/05/28/dont-stay-germaphobic/
  5. https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/disarm-act-proposes-new-strategies-fight-growing-threat-antibiotic-resistance

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