Obama seeks $1.2 billion to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

“The Obama administration wants to double the amount of federal funding dedicated to combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria,” says the Washington Post, based on comments from White House officials in advance of the fiscal 2016 budget request. “The funding would be used to speed development of antibiotics and diagnostic tools, improve surveillance for “superbugs,” and better prevent the… » Read More

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