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
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Deutsche Welle
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