(CNBC) Sex Superbug Could Be 'Worse Than AIDS'

An antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea””now considered a superbug””has some analysts saying that the bacteria’s effects could match those of AIDS.

“This might be a lot worse than AIDS in the short run because the bacteria is more aggressive and will affect more people quickly,” said Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine.
Even though nearly 30 million people have died from AIDS related causes worldwide, Christianson believes the effect of the gonorrhea bacteria is more direct.

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2 comments on “(CNBC) Sex Superbug Could Be 'Worse Than AIDS'

  1. Jim the Puritan says:

    Another disease that can be completely avoided.

  2. montanan says:

    Why are they quoting a naturopath rather than an allopath (a doctor of medicine)? That’s like quoting a KOA executive about what is going on at McDonald’s.