Revenge of the Microbes
| Series: | |
| Publisher: | ASM Press |
| Subject: | Drug resistance in microorganisms, Drug Resistance, Microbial |
| Authors: | Abigail A. Salyers , Dixie D. Whitt |
| Pages: | 186 pages |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| ISBN: | 9781555812980 |
| Call No: | QR 177. S159 2005 |
Media coverage and political and scientific discussions about "superbugs" that defy our current treatments, genetically-modified foods in our fields and grocery stores, the threat of bioterrorism, and the use of antibiotics in agriculture have increased citizen awareness and fears regarding the issues surrounding antibiotic resistance. Revenge of the Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle is a single source of answers to this and other questions average people are asking. Written by experts with extensive experience in the field, Revenge of the Microbes provides the scientific information readers will need to form opinions and make informed decisions regarding the use of antibiotics. The authors have carefully sifted through a vast amount of information to ensure comprehensive coverage of topics including the larger issues of economics, politics, health, safety, and the environment.