antibiotic resistance

We are about to dedicate an entire ASM/ESCMID session to planning for the implementation of forthcoming pull incentives.  We do this because we all agree that without signifi

"Every city has its own 'molecular echo' of the microbes that define it.”

This blog was inspired by a recent conversation with a CEO of a clinical phase antibiotic biotech.

One of the lessons of the pandemic has been how where we live influences our susceptibility to disease.

I never dreamed this would be possible. Of course, so many things are possible today that I thought were impossible that I’m almost embarrassed to admit it (but I have no pride).

Remember before COVID-19 when our concern was those other little pathogens, microbes. Despite all the attention on COVID-19 and vaccines, antibiotic resistance remains a problem.

There are few food fad movements that we support at ACSH. Organic food, for instance, is a total scam. So are most miracle diets and nutritional supplements. If you eat a relatively well-balanced diet, you're most likely going to be fine.

This is Antibiotic Awareness Week.

By James Leahy, University of South Florida

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