1st Edition
Magic Bullets, Lost Horizons The Rise and Fall of Antibiotics
By Sebastian G. B. Amyes
Copyright 2001
272 Pages
by
CRC Press
272 Pages
by
CRC Press
272 Pages
by
CRC Press
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From the day that Paul Ehrlich hailed his newly discovered treatment for syphilis as the magic bullet, antibiotics have transformed medical practice. They are considered one of the miracle drugs of the 20th century. However, the massive and increasing misuse of these agents is More...causing a problem of resistance that may prove to be one of the greatest threats to health in the 21st century.... Read more
Magic Bullets. That's Funny. Development of Modern Antibiotics. Paradise Lost. Sharing Knowledge. Identifying the Enemy. Intensive Farming. The Doomsday Scenario. Antibiotic Resistance in Modern Healthcare. The Future of Antibiotics.
Biography
Sebastian G. B. Amyes
