An antibiotic-resistant superbug has been recently discovered in the US after a Pennsylvania woman exhibited traces of a rare E.Coli strain that resisted antibiotics including Colistin. Reports of E.Coli superbug was previously documented in China but later surfaced in Europe and other parts of the world.
Health experts are concerned as the bacteria spreads easily due to inadequate hygiene.
The remedy found in Bald's Leechbook, was shown to be highly effective against hard to treat Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
The infection was caused by equipment used for gastrointestinal procedures.
Research shows that super bacteria live in the waters of the 2016 sailing and surfing spots of Rio Summer Olympics.
A high-level review paper claims drug resistance could increase the health toll on economy if left unchecked.
