|
Antibiotics
initially worked miracles, saving millions of lives. In just decades, many
of the wonder drugs are ineffective. How did it happen? This program reports
on a battle for survival between humans and microbes, providing a concise
history of antibiotics, as well as tracing their decline in efficacy. Their
overuse and misuse is examined in medicine, agriculture, and domestic
cleaning products. Special attention is given to the world’s first case of
vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or VRSA. Among those who
discuss the issue are Dr. Richard Besser, director of the Centers for
Disease Control’s national campaign to reduce anthe Alliance for the Prudent
Use of Antibiotics.timicrobial resistance, and Dr. Stuart Levy, author of
The Antibiotic Paradox and founder of the
Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics.(53 minutes)
Copyright date: ©2003
ORDER CODE: FFMBVL32409V
VIDEO
ORDER CODE: FFMBVL32409DVD
DVD
|
|
