superbug
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- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌbʌɡ/
- Specialized
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superbacteria
- A new report revealed that superbugs could make common infections harder to treat.
- resistant superbugs
- antibiotic-resistant superbugs
- superbug outbreaks
And he said the use of antibiotics in our chicken feed, because the antibiotics, the overuse of them are creating superbugs.
- And he said the use of antibiotics in our chicken feed, because the antibiotics, the overuse of them are creating superbugs.
Examples
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Doctors are increasingly concerned about patients infected with superbugs that resist standard treatments.
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Who knows what superbugs were lingering there?
Blog text (23) -
Some parents won't take their kids to a restaurant because of these superbugs.
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Repeated exposure to these agents has produced various "superbugs," which are incapable of being treated with traditional regimens.
Academic text (2005) -
In recent years, strains of highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found in the UK and have sparked a growing concern over the threat of "superbugs."
Academic text (2014) -
Such increased antibiotic use is helping to create dangerous drug-resistant superbugs that may endanger both animals and humans.
Academic text (2005) -
Antibiotic-resistant superbug germs are far less likely to be found on organic meat because organic farming bans the use of antibiotics.
Blog text (24) -
Low doses of antibiotics given to livestock and poultry create the perfect breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant superbugs that can transfer to humans when they're handling food or working on the farm.
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Tests of supermarket meats routinely find superbug germs, meaning that improperly cooking the meat or failing to wipe off your countertop correctly could put you in a life-threatening situation.
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To combat the rise of superbugs, healthcare professionals are urging more responsible use of antibiotics.
How Resistant
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Superbug joins the parts super, meaning 'very' or 'above', and bug, a common word for a 'germ' or 'bacteria'. So a superbug is a 'very strong' germ that can resist many antibiotics, which is why it is hard to treat.