Superbugs

Superbugs are strains of bacteria that have become resistant to most antibiotics, the medicines used to treat bacterial infections. This resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and adapt, often due to overuse or misuse of antibiotics. As a result, infections caused by superbugs are harder to treat, can last longer, and may lead to more serious health complications. Common examples include certain types of antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis and MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Addressing superbugs requires careful antibiotic use, infection control measures, and ongoing research to develop new treatments.