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Drug Resistant Typhoid Now Epidemic in Africa
Scientists are struggling to contain a drug-resistant disease that is sweeping across Africa and Asia. Typhoid has reached “epidemic” status because of a drug-resistant strain called H58.
How do strains become resistant to antibiotics? What can be done about it?
Check out our resources for answers!
E-books
Magill’s Medical Guide, 7th Edition: Typhoid Fever
Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance in the environment
Print Books
Missing microbes : how the overuse of antibiotics is fueling our modern plagues
Call Number: RM267.B57 2014 (Prescott and Verde Valley Libraries)
The killers within : the deadly rise of drug-resistant bacteria
Call Number: QR177.S43 2002 (Verde Valley Library)
