Synopsis
From the day that Paul Ehrlich hailed his newly discovered treatment for syphilis as the magic bullet, antibiotics have transformed medical practice. They are considered one of the miracle drugs of the 20th century. However, the massive and increasing misuse of these agents is More...causing a problem of resistance that may prove to be one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century. Magic Bullets, Lost Horizons aims to put some of the media sensationalism into perspective. It examines not only the development of modern antibiotics but also the obstacles faced during application of the drugs and their expected efficacy in the future.
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Synopsis
From the day that Paul Ehrlich hailed his newly discovered treatment for syphilis as the "magic bullet", antibiotics have transformed medical practice and are considered to be one of the miracle drugs of the 20th century. Infections that were once fatal have become a mere discomfort, but the massive and increasing misuse of these agents is causing a problem of resistance that may prove to be one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century. Stories of "flesh-eating bugs" and the emergence of drug-resistant diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia are becoming commonplace. Diseases that were once virtually eliminated are now mutating, becoming stronger and developing resistance to available treatments. In this study, Professor Amyes aims to put some of the media sensationalism into perspective.
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