New York Times Examines Drug-Resistant Infections In Video, Series Of Articles
New York Times: Revenge of the Bacteria: Why We’re Losing the War
“Bacteria are rebelling. They’re turning the tide against antibiotics by outsmarting our wonder drugs. This video explores the surprising reasons…” (Bracken et al., 4/6).
New York Times: In a Poor Kenyan Community, Cheap Antibiotics Fuel Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections
“Overuse of the medicines is not just a problem in rich countries. Throughout the developing world antibiotics are dispensed with no prescription required…” (Jacobs/Richtel, 4/7).
New York Times: A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy
“The rise of Candida auris embodies a serious and growing public health threat: drug-resistant germs…” (Richtel/Jacobs, 4/6).
New York Times: What You Need to Know About Candida Auris
“C. auris is a mysterious and dangerous fungal infection that is among a growing number of germs that have evolved defenses against common medicines. Here are some basic facts about it…” (Richtel, 4/6).
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