Chronicles the development of drug-resistant bacteria--due to such factors as the overprescription of antibiotics and the use of antibiotics in food--and the extent of the danger this has caused, and discusses steps that could reverse the trend.
year: 2002, 2003
call number/section: 616.9, 616.01
subjects: drug resistance in microorganisms, popular works, pharmacology, microorganisms
Editions
Shnayerson, Michael
Little, Brown (2002)
Chronicles the development of drug-resistant bacteria--due to such factors as the overprescription of antibiotics and the use of antibiotics in food--and the extent of the danger this has caused, and discusses steps that could reverse the trend.
Schools: 1
Shnayerson, Michael
Back Bay Books (2003)
Examines the growing problem of drug-resistant bacteria focusing on the political, scientific, and social aspects.
Schools: 1