Murdoch Children's Research Institute warns of rising antibiotic resistance in children

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Dr. Penelope Bryant from Murdoch Children's Research Institute discusses the alarming rise of antibiotic resistance in children. Annually, 2.8M cases lead to 35,000 U.S. deaths, with common illnesses becoming harder to treat globally.

Dr. Penelope Bryant, associate professor at Murdoch Children's Research Institute, discusses the global rise of antibiotic resistance, especially threatening children. She highlights that 2.8 million cases annually result in 35,000 U.S. deaths, making common childhood infections harder to treat. Bryant urges parents to discuss appropriate antibiotic use with their physicians, noting issues like overprescribing and poor sanitation as key drivers.

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