Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria is a Growing Threat

Where superbugs come from and what can be done to combat them

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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria is a Growing Threat

Editor’s note: This infographic was updated in February 2021 to reflect the release of the most recent data.

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