Scientists in the North develop gel to tackle hospital superbugs

Scientists in the North say they have made a breakthrough in the fight against a hospital superbug which killed four babies.

Scientists in the North develop gel to tackle hospital superbugs

Scientists in the North say they have made a breakthrough in the fight against a hospital superbug which killed four babies.

Pseudomonas bacteria can grow deep inside the body in medical implants like hip replacements and are highly resistant to treatment.

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