What does superbug mean?
Definitions for superbug
su·per·bug
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Princeton's WordNet
superbugnoun
a strain of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics
superbug, Bemisia tabaci, poinsettia strainnoun
a strain of pest accidentally imported into Florida from the Middle East then spread to California where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost all vegetable crops and poinsettias
Wiktionary
superbugnoun
A strain of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics.
superbugnoun
An insect, Bemisia tabaci, that is a serious pest.
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superbug
A superbug is a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to multiple types of antibiotics. These bacteria have evolved in response to the overuse or improper use of antibiotics, making infections caused by superbugs more difficult and, in some cases, impossible to treat.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superbug in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superbug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of superbug in a Sentence
Drug companies can't make an economic case for investing in superbug drugs.
A superbug infection can kill not only the patient who was exposed to a tainted duodenoscope but also family members, friends and hospital staff who interacted with the patient.
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