Noun
(informal) A strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics (e.g., MDR, XDR).
(informal) Any pathogen resistant to many, even all, of the biocides or other agents used to treat similar pathogens.
(US) An invasive insect, Bemisia tabaci, that is a major pest of vegetable crops, both directly and as a virus vector.
Source: en.wiktionary.org"How did gonorrhea become a drug-resistant superbug? Source: Internet
Researchers in England say an ancient folk cure might help kill the superbug MRSA, Justin Moyer reports for The Washington Post. Source: Internet
The authors say the new report is one of the first — and the largest — to highlight how superbug bacterial infections are spreading, too. Source: Internet
In the meantime, Cassell said people can best protect themselves from the superbug and from other bacteria resistant to antibiotics by thoroughly washing their hands, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly and preparing foods appropriately. Source: Internet
There were two superbug outbreaks at Los Angeles hospitals this year, linked to a medical device called a duodenoscope. Source: Internet