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A climate for antibiotic resistance

Nature Climate Change volume 8, pages 460–461 (2018)Cite this article

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Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis. Research now suggests that higher local temperatures are associated with a greater incidence of resistant infections.

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  1. Institute of Microbiology and Infection, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

    Jessica M. A. Blair

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Blair, J.M.A. A climate for antibiotic resistance. Nature Clim Change 8, 460–461 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0183-0

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