Risk of ‘Superbugs’ Grows From Antibiotic Misuse

Global South in particular danger

By: Shoba Shukla

The spotlight is once again on preventing ‘superbugs’ created by overprescription of antibiotics, generating antimicrobial resistance that is not only devastating human health but also threatening the sustainability of the planet, resulting in diseases that become difficult or impossible to treat.

For instance, studies done in India show …