Hot Topics: Superbugs

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Can a bacterial infection become untreatable? Frighteningly, these superbugs are becoming more common. The antibiotics that were once so effective in treating infections are no longer working in some cases. The bacteria have become immune to them. How does this happen? What can be done to control outbreaks? And what can we do to protect ourselves?
Hot Topics is a sophisticated but accessible series for teens that tackles many of the issue of the day by taking an in-depth look at the issue, what it means to the people involved and society as a whole, and the various arguments and controversies on how to best deal with the issue.