Are Your Bacteria Smarter Than Your Doctor?

Are your bacteria smarter than your doctor? Absolutely!
Some bacteria are naturally resistant to antibiotics. This comes from past exposures and the subsequent development of resistance. These bacteria are called persisters. They are unaffected by all antibiotics, and theoretically lie dormant in the body.1
Other bacteria develop resistance as soon as they are exposed to antibiotics. This has been known for over 70 years. Experts have warned about the end of the antibiotic era for at least 15 years and are now proclaiming that it is here.
Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, associate director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has stated — …read more