The Microbes Fight Back
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ISBN-13:
9781782621676
Veröffentl:
2016
Erscheinungsdatum:
16.12.2016
Seiten:
289
Autor:
Laura (University of East Anglia Bowater
Gewicht:
448 g
Format:
229x154x17 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Antibiotics are familiar drugs to us all, so familiar that we may take them for granted. They allow us to survive life-threatening infections, and allow us to protect the animals we farm for food. Many antibiotics have now become ineffective against common diseases, and there are few alternative treatments to replace them. In this topical popular science book, Laura Bowater, Professor of Microbiology Education and Engagement at Norwich Medical School, considers the past, present and uncertain future of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are familiar drugs to us all, this topical popular science book considers the past, present and uncertain future of antibiotics. It highlights the need for universal cooperation in order to tackle this global health challenge, which, if not addressed, could transport us back to the medical dark ages.
Antibiotic Resistance: The State of Play Today; The Microbiologists; Public Health and Infectious Diseases; Microbial Makeup and Antibiotic Targets; What is Antibiotic Resistance?; Spreading Antibiotic Resistance?; Moving Forward While Looking Back