The Other Pandemic: Beating “Nightmare Bugs” (Part 2 of 2)

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The Other Pandemic: Beating “Nightmare Bugs” (Part 2 of 2)

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Jul 20, 2020

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Viral pandemics can lead to secondary bacterial infections that kill millions, Dr. Anthony Fauci concluded after studying the 1918 Spanish flu. A century later, COVID and antibiotic resistance are proving to be a lethal combination. What are the biopharma industry and Congress doing to keep your loved ones safe from superbugs?

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Jul 20, 2020

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The Other Pandemic: Beating “Nightmare Bugs” (Part 2 of 2)

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