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With the increase of drug-resistent strains of different infectious diseases, is the future of antibiotic use bleak?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Bacterial resistance is steadily increasing. There are already strains of bacteria and tuberculosis that are resistant to essentially all antibiotics. There are few new antibiotics in the pipeline and drug companies are not investing in new antibiotic development as they are not as profitable as drugs that are taken life long. Government intervention is needed for the public good.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

With the increase of drug-resistent strains of different infectious diseases, is the future of antibiotic use bleak?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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