Scientists have been aware of antibiotic resistance since shortly after the discovery of penicillin, western medicine’s first antibiotic. To a certain extent resistance is inevitable—as we use an antibiotic over time, resistance to the drug gradually evolves, making infections more difficult to treat and necessitating new and more powerful drugs. However, the development of resistance is also impacted by our actions—for example by how often we prescribe and use antibiotics, and how well we control and prevent infections acquired in the hospital.
Extending the Cure’s ResistanceMap tracks changes in resistance levels across regions of the United States from 2000-2009, covering four common bacteria-drug combinations. The maps tell a story of growing resistance to commonly used antibiotics and identify regional differences in resistance levels.
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