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Experimental antibiotic kills deadly superbug, opens whole new class of drugs

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The relatively large molecule clogs a transport system, leading to lethal toxicity.
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    Can’t wait for us to abuse the shit out of it and create superduperbugs!

    When can we start pumping it into livestock as a preventative measure against horrific “farm” conditions?

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      In the US? Not without a vet. The FDA removed all OTC vet antibiotics last summer.

      https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/cvm-updates/fda-announces-transition-over-counter-medically-important-antimicrobials-animals-prescription-status

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