Synopsis
Michael Mosley explains how bacteria can naturally evolve to be resistant to antibiotics.
- Programme: Michael Mosley vs The Superbugs
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Biology | Infection and response | Treating, curing and preventing disease | Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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