About this episode

The episode explores Vanessa's battle with a recurring infection caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the broader implications for public health.

After a life-changing accident, Vanessa spent years fighting a dangerous infection that kept coming back. Eventually, doctors discovered why: the bacteria fueling it were resistant to antibiotics. Her story leads us far beyond the hospital, into waterways, soils, and a hidden world where the medicines meant to save us may be helping create the next superbugs.

People in this episode

Host: Deutsche Welle

Guest: Vanessa

Topics covered

• superbugs
• antibiotic resistance
• healthcare
• environment
• bacteria
• infection

Keywords

• superbug
• antibiotics
• infection
• resistance
• health
• bacteria
• waterways
• soils

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Organizations: Deutsche Welle

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