Using cutting-edge genomic surveillance tech might be the key to spotting 'superbugs'.
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New research led by Distinguished Professor Steven Djordjevic, reveals that new genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’ and slow their evolution. This is huge progress towards improving global health outcomes.
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to the medicines and chemicals we use to kill them. These ‘superbugs’ make infections harder to treat and increase the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.
Without significant intervention, global annual deaths involving antimicrobial resistance are estimated to reach 10 million by 2050, with low and middle-income countries bearing the highest burden.
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