Bacterial superbugs are set to kill a disturbing number of people over the next few decades.
But deaths in general will likely increase in our near future, especially among older and more vulnerable people.
But this toll wont be equally distributed everywhere.
A scanning electron micrograph of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.© Callista Images via Getty
The teams findings are roughly in line with other estimates of antibiotic resistances deadly potential.
If either estimate is correct, its possible that superbugs will eventually kill more people than cancer does annually.
Butmuch more actionis needed to forestall the worst-case public health scenarios posed by these infections, the researchers warn.
Otherwise, plenty of death and misery is sure to come.
Implementation of bold action on AMR can strengthen health systems and protect the worlds most vulnerable from infectious disease.
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The WHO is urging countries to track hardy strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae that can severely sicken anyone.
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