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Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling superbugs

Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs Non-prescriptions remedies often fail to wipe out the bacteria May strengthen bacteria and enable the species to evolve antibiotic resistance Sore throats are often caused by viruses, which antibiotics do not kill  Over-the-counter (OTC) lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling