Secondary Infection Rarely Found In COVID-19 Patients

The video discusses the increased risk of secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, particularly those in the ICU. It highlights the overuse of antibiotics in these patients, despite their ineffectiveness against the virus, leading to concerns about antibiotic resistance. Research by Corey Detwiler at the University of Colorado aims to address this issue by developing compounds that enhance the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. The video emphasizes the urgency of this research, given projections of rising deaths due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria by 2050.

What approach is being researched to treat patients resistant to antibiotics?

What is the projected impact of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by 2050?