Antibiotic Resistance Poised to Spread (IMAGE)

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Antibiotic Resistance Poised to Spread

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Bacteria that cause many hospital-associated infections are ready to quickly share genes that allow them to resist powerful antibiotics. The illustration, based on electron micrographs and created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows one of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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CDC/James Archer

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