Revenge of the Microbes: Are Antibiotics in Danger?
Guest: Abigail Salyers, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Illinois.
Have we come to take antibiotics for granted? Microbiologist Abigail Salyers says yes. In fact, she says, many of us willingly participate in their misuse without thinking about the potentially disastrous consequences. Today on Focus we'll tackle the issue of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, what it means for the future of human health, and possible solutions to the problem.