Breakthrough In Fight Against Deadly Superbug: Early Detection Method Greatly Increases Chances Of Survival
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 10:07
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the fight against a deadly hospital infection which kills tens of thousands of people every year, and it will be available within the next year. Researchers have discovered a technique that can identify the superbug within 24-48 hours of infection, greatly increasing a patient's chances of survival.
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