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What is the current threat to humanity according to the text?
What is the current threat to humanity according to the text?
- Economic crisis
- Nuclear war
- Drug-resistant superbugs (correct)
- Rising sea levels
What will happen if no action is taken against superbugs?
What will happen if no action is taken against superbugs?
- They will become less resistant
- They will be eradicated
- They will mutate into a weaker form
- The threat will overwhelm us (correct)
What is the main concern expressed in the text?
What is the main concern expressed in the text?
- The rise of antibiotic use
- The economic burden of healthcare
- The tide of drug-resistant superbugs (correct)
- The impact of climate change
What is implied by the phrase 'tide of drug-resistant superbugs'?
What is implied by the phrase 'tide of drug-resistant superbugs'?
What is the tone of the text regarding the threat of superbugs?
What is the tone of the text regarding the threat of superbugs?
What is the main concern about the use of antibiotics in livestock?
What is the main concern about the use of antibiotics in livestock?
What is the relationship between antibiotics for livestock and human infections?
What is the relationship between antibiotics for livestock and human infections?
What is the goal of lawmakers regarding antibiotics in livestock?
What is the goal of lawmakers regarding antibiotics in livestock?
What is the consequence of the overuse of antibiotics in livestock?
What is the consequence of the overuse of antibiotics in livestock?
Why are lawmakers taking action on antibiotics in livestock?
Why are lawmakers taking action on antibiotics in livestock?
What is the estimated cost of drug-resistant superbugs to the world economy by 2050?
What is the estimated cost of drug-resistant superbugs to the world economy by 2050?
How many deaths are expected to occur annually due to drug-resistant superbugs if left unchecked?
How many deaths are expected to occur annually due to drug-resistant superbugs if left unchecked?
What is the term used to describe the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
What is the term used to describe the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
What is the main reason behind the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
What is the main reason behind the growing problem of drug-resistant infections?
What type of infections are becoming less useful against, due to drug resistance?
What type of infections are becoming less useful against, due to drug resistance?