Posts Tagged ‘superbug’
Toothpaste could be facilitating spread of superbugs
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has revealed that certain toothpastes could be facilitating the spread of superbugs. The committee said that toothpastes containing a chemical known as triclosan could lead to a spread of superbugs because the chemical makes bacteria more resistant to antibiotics. The US Food and Drug Administration has also raised […]
Researchers warn against medical and dental tourism
Medical researchers have warned people against medical tourism after it was revealed that a new ‘superbug’ has made its way to the UK. Yesterday, it was reported that a superbug, which is highly resistant to antibiotics, has arrived in the UK. So far, thirty seven cases have been recorded but scientists say the bug has […]
