June 18, 2025

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Prescribing fewer antibiotics might not be enough to combat threat of “superbugs”, says new research

Antimicrobial resistance is still spreading in the environment despite a reduction in the amounts of antibiotic drugs prescribed, according to a new study led by the University of Bath. Researchers warn that multiple approaches will be required to tackle the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance to public health.

Read more on the University of Bath press release.

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June 18, 2025

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