Beating Superbugs: Can We Win? (2021)
Synopsis
Annual estimates indicate 35,000 deaths in the United States and 700,000 fatalities worldwide are linked to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Synopsis
Tom Patterson fell seriously ill while touring Egypt with his wife, Stephanie. After developing a severe infection from an antibiotic-resistant superbug, he was transported to a clinic in Frankfurt. Doctors discovered a massive abscess in his abdomen, infected with Acinetobacter baumannii. The film discusses the global threat of superbugs, which cause an estimated 700,000 deaths each year. It also addresses the pharmaceutical industry's struggle to produce new antibiotics and outlines potential solutions to combat antibiotic resistance.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Tom Patterson's battle against a superbug in Egypt.
- Find out why antibiotic resistance is a global crisis.
- Meet experts discussing solutions to superbugs.
Did You Know
- Tom Patterson nearly died from a superbug that survived strong antibiotics.
- The US sees about 35,000 deaths annually due to antibiotic resistance.
- Developing a new antibiotic can cost as much as $2 billion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What superbug infected Tom Patterson?
Tom Patterson was infected with Acinetobacter baumannii, a type of bacteria known for its antibiotic resistance.
How many deaths are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria annually in the US?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause approximately 35,000 deaths annually in the United States.
What is the estimated cost and time to develop a new antibiotic?
It can take about 15 years and cost as much as $2 billion or more to develop a new antibiotic.
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