Superbugs

Find out everything you need to know about superbugs, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Why some infections are getting harder to treat
These four common—and dangerous—bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. How does this affect...

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Antibiotic resistance: what to know and what to do about it
Learn about this growing public health threat—and the steps you can take to protect yourself and oth...

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7 must-know facts about MRSA
Find out how to recognize signs of an infection with this antibiotic-resistant bacteria—and what to ...

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C. diff: what you need to know
Learn the facts about this drug-resistant bacteria that can be caused by antibiotics—and treated by ...

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How should we address antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotic resistance can be addressed by looking at behavioral changes and scientific solutions

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How do superbugs evolve?
Bacteria that build up resistance to antibiotics are becoming a common problem. Darria Long Gillespi...

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Where did superbugs come from?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria may change the health landscape—for good.

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Superbug hot spots
MRSA is now infecting people in places you'd never suspect.