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Could all of the increased sanitization resulting from the covid-19 outbreak create a superbug/super-resistant version of the novel coronavirus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Superbugs: Although there are already a number of strains of SARS-Cov-2 ,the situation won't necessarily result in a superbig. These are strains of bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites that become resistant to the treatments that previously worked. An example is a bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotics.

Answered 5/27/2020

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