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Why you should finish your prescribed antibiotics
Learn why antibiotics are important and how to prevent their overuse.
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What are chronic infections?
A discussion about chronic infections, their relevance in cystic fibrosis, and why...
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overcoming antibiotic resistance
Overcoming antibiotic resistance in the fight against infectious diseases.
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Structure of a typical bacterial cell, showing the cell wall, a plasmid, and other...
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mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
There are multiple mechanisms by which bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics....
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