The risk of dying from a bacteria infection is growing because bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics. Bacteria can replicate themselves in 17 minutes (Photo: Carlos de Paz)

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Nordic scientists warn Brussels over 'superbugs'

EU & the World

by Lisbeth Kirk, Brussels,

The risk of dying from a bacteria infection is growing because bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics. Bacteria can replicate themselves in 17 minutes (Photo: Carlos de Paz)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.