At least 2 million Americans will develop an antibiotic-resistant infection this year.
Drugs that used to work, like penicillin or amoxicillin, often don’t anymore.
These resistant infections are on the rise and researchers say it’s something that should concern all of us.
Scientists are searching for ways to solve this ever-growing problem, and Courtney Hunter explains how in Healthy Living.
Detweiler says there are simple steps we can take to reduce our risk of infection.
That includes treating even the smallest of cuts with Neosporin or alcohol, and if you’re given a course of antibiotics, it’s important to take them exactly as prescribed.
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