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China's sick healthcare system breeding antibiotic-resistant "superbugs"

China's sick healthcare system breeding antibiotic-resistant "superbugs"

Ever notice the tendency for medical clinics and hospitals to over-prescribe medications here in Shanghai (even for things like simple colds and sore throats)? This bottle of pills is for the inflammation, take three times a day. Take one of these twice day, it'll help reduce the pain. Oh, those ones? We're not quite sure, but trust us, you need 'em. Turns out the practice isn't just dangerous for your wallet, it's also breeding strains of bugs that are becoming antibiotic-resistant. Uh oh. more ›

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