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How do superbugs evolve?

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How do superbugs evolve?

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Bacteria that build up resistance to antibiotics are becoming a common problem. Darria Long Gillespie, MD, explains how these resistant bacteria, or superbugs, become strong enough to resist antibiotics.

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