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Superbug link to drug

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Monday, November 26, 2012
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EXPERTS are warning hospital staff and visitors about the dangers of over-using antibiotic drugs.

The practice can lead to the development of the so-called superbug C-Difficile, which can kill people already weakened by another illness.

To help drive home the message, pharmacists recently put on a display about the issue at the restaurant at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. It was timed to coincide with European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

Pharmacist Jackie Yates said: "There are many alternative methods of care to avoid over-using antibiotics."

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