Film Lens
The film follows Tom Patterson, who fell critically ill after contracting an aggressive superbug while touring Egypt. His condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to hospitalization in Germany where doctors discovered a massive abscess infected with a highly resistant bacteria, Asino actor bumani. Despite initial antibiotic treatments, the infection proved too strong, highlighting the challenges of antibiotic resistance in modern medicine.
The documentary discusses the wider effects of antibiotic resistance, noting that it causes an estimated 35,000 deaths annually in the US and 700,000 worldwide. It emphasizes the economic and scientific challenges of developing new antibiotics, with costs reaching up to $2 billion and a development timeline of 15 years. The film argues for urgent political action and public awareness to combat this growing global health crisis.
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.
Perfect For
Public health advocatesMedical professionalsGlobal health policy makers