A powerful superbug can cross-contaminate between pigs and humans - Interesting Engineering

A recent study on Clostridioides difficile superbug has revealed that antibiotic-resistant bugs can transmit from pigs to humans. The study was presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.

Antibiotics have saved countless lives around the world, and their efficiency on particular diseases cannot be overlooked. However, excessive or uncontrolled use of antibiotics on farms is a worrying… [+2998 chars]

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