It is important to understand the basics of a topic before starting to think of new solutions. In this case, antimicrobial resistance, which makes bacteria more difficult to treat.
Since the discovery of the first one (penicillin), antimicrobials have been used for many medical interventions that involve low morbidity. However, antimicrobials not only have a positive effect, but also they generate a reaction in the bacteria that induce other bacteria to be prepared to defeat the effects of the drug, making them stronger and resistant.
The problems are the misuse and overuse of these medications and the failure to discover new ones, which make the situation more dangerous. Dr. Caycedo-Marulanda discusses provisional data on the future situation, demonstrating the need for new solutions due to the increasing urgency of a change in current medical treatment.
Given the evidence of antibiotic resistance, a new solution plan is needed to avoid complete resistance of bacteria, as the existing 8-goal plan is not yet successful.
He ends the video by making recommendations on the procedure to avoid the need for antibiotics and help reduce antimicrobial resistance; as well as the principles of a good antibiotic treatment.
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