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Germs with Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S.

Antbiotic-resistant germs
Antibiotic resistance tests: Bacteria are streaked on dishes with white disks, each impregnated with a different antibiotic. Clear rings, such as those on the left, show that bacteria have not grown—indicating that these bacteria are not resistant. The bacteria on the right are fully susceptible to only three of the seven antibiotics tested. (Source: Wikipedia)

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