Hi everyone, before we get into this week's episode of the Ostrome update, we here at

CIDRAP have an exciting announcement.

We have a brand new podcast mini-series launching next week called Superbugs and You, true stories

from scientists and patients around the world.

This new series will focus on highly drug-resistant bacteria or superbugs, and will feature conversations

with patients, clinicians, and researchers around the threat of antimicrobial resistance

and what we can do about it.

Follow the link in the episode description to subscribe, and please enjoy listening to

the trailer.

Infections caused by highly drug-resistant bacteria or superbugs are becoming more and

more common, making antimicrobial resistance one of the world's greatest health threats.

Infectious disease treatment is unlike many other medical problems.

When I take it out of the body, it has an impact on you, and that's very different than

treating my high blood pressure.

And so by 2050, the report says that it will cost a global GDP of $100 trillion, and

more than 10 million people will be dying every year.

And right now that's more than cancer.

But there are actions we can all take now to make sure the drugs we already have remain

effective.

All of us who know about antibiotics, whatever walk a life we're in, should make sure that

all our family and friends are aware that these drugs are incredibly important.

They underpin all areas of modern medicine, and that's what we need everybody to tell

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