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Public Health Impact: Superbug infections lead to longer hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and higher mortality rates, exacerbating the global health burden.
Economic Consequences: The impact of superbugs extends economically as healthcare systems struggle under the weight of prolonged treatments and hospitalizations, threatening overall economic stability due to worker shortages.
Strategies for Combating Superbugs
Although the prospect of antibiotic resistance is daunting, proactive measures can be taken to mitigate this global calamity:
- Responsible Use of Antibiotics: Medical professionals need to prescribe antibiotics judiciously, and patients must adhere strictly to prescribed courses to prevent resistance development.