Maryn McKenna: What do we do when antibiotics don't work any more?

Maryn McKenna: What do we do when antibiotics don't work any more?

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Biology, Health Sciences

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the story of Joe McKenna, who died from an infection before antibiotics were available. It highlights the transformative impact of antibiotics and the current threat of antibiotic resistance. The video explains how misuse and overuse of antibiotics have accelerated resistance, leading to a potential post-antibiotic era where common infections could become deadly again. It emphasizes the need for new antibiotics, societal change, and responsible antibiotic use to combat this global health threat.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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