15 Questions
What is the current threat to humanity according to the text?
Drug-resistant superbugs
What will happen if no action is taken against superbugs?
The threat will overwhelm us
What is the main concern expressed in the text?
The tide of drug-resistant superbugs
What is implied by the phrase 'tide of drug-resistant superbugs'?
A growing wave of superbugs
What is the tone of the text regarding the threat of superbugs?
Alarming
What is the main concern about the use of antibiotics in livestock?
The antibiotics may contribute to human infections
What is the relationship between antibiotics for livestock and human infections?
The use of antibiotics in livestock may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans
What is the goal of lawmakers regarding antibiotics in livestock?
To reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock
What is the consequence of the overuse of antibiotics in livestock?
The development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Why are lawmakers taking action on antibiotics in livestock?
To protect human health from antibiotic-resistant infections
What is the estimated cost of drug-resistant superbugs to the world economy by 2050?
$100 trillion
How many deaths are expected to occur annually due to drug-resistant superbugs if left unchecked?
10 million
What is the term used to describe the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
Antimicrobial Resistance
What is the main reason behind the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
Evolution of pathogens
What type of infections are becoming less useful against, due to drug resistance?
Infections caused by viruses, parasites, and fungi
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