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The staggering death toll of drug-resistant bacteria

Global survey shows that in 2019, antimicrobial resistance killed more people than HIV/AIDS or malaria.
  1. Tosin Thompson
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Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among the leading causes of death for people of all ages, finds the most comprehensive global study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) yet.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00228-x

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