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Why are antibiotics failing?
Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve to withstand the drugs designed to kill them. This makes infections much harder to treat, sometimes leading to longer illnesses or even death. The shigella strain in the story is particularly concerning because about 70% of cases resist at least one key antibiotic, making it a significant public health threat.
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Sexually transmitted shigella cases growing faster and resisting antibioticsThis explainer came from a news story
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