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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

Natural compound found in trees could be latest weapon in superbugs battle

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Researchers have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound found in trees is effective in combating superbugs.

Drug-resistant bacteria occur in more than 2.8 million infections and are responsible for 35,000 deaths per year with common antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” causing diseases such as sepsis, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.

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