Ep 20 – Irresistible

Episode 20 - "Irresistible" Around the world, pathogens of all types are showing resistance to standard treatment. Failure among so called "drugs of last resort," a decline of disease prevention programs, and shifting climate all present ominous signs for the risk of global infectious disease. Joining us this week are three professors from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. All three have experience in antimicrobial resistance and the connection between humans, animals, the environment, and the pathogens that move among us all. Chapters 03:07 Modern Medicine at Risk? 05:54 What is an Antibiotic? 06:39 Resistance: a Response to Attacks 10:12 Resistance to Last Resort Drugs 12:25 Risk of Global Pandemic 18:08 Resistance to Drugs of Last Resort 20:08 Pandemics: Multi-Faceted Problem 20:37 Pandemics: Climate 25:42 Pandemics: Industrial Agriculture and Food Animals 28:09 Interview: Dr Credille 45:05 Interview: Dr Sanchez & Dr. Louge 1:10:28 China 1:11:53 Pandemics: Environment 1:14:39 Pandemic: Socio-Economic 1:18 Global Prevention 1:21:44 Disease Surveillance 1:26:03 Economic Cost 1:29:14 What Can we Do? 1:30:38 What Can we Actually Do? A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org. Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast. CC BY-SA 4.0