17 Questions
What has been the trend in discovering new antibiotics since the 1980s?
Variations of previously discovered antibiotics have been developed.
What is a potential solution to encourage the development of new antibiotics?
Paying lump sums to successful antibiotic developers.
What is one strategy to reduce antibiotic resistance?
Reducing overprescribing of antibiotics.
What is antibiotic cycling?
Alternating between different classes of antibiotics across a hospital on a regular schedule.
What is one potential approach to think outside the box when developing new treatments?
Retrying old remedies and exploring their potential.
What is the primary reason why widespread treatment programs may not be enough to eradicate diseases?
Failure to address the root causes of infection and transmission
Which of the following diseases has been eliminated in the US?
Polio
What is the current status of Type 2 and Type 3 wild poliovirus?
Type 2 was eradicated in 1999, and Type 3 in 2020
What is the primary mode of transmission of Dracunculiasis?
Contaminated water
What is the percentage reduction in severe malaria associated with the first malaria vaccine approved by the WHO?
30%
What is the primary challenge in eradicating malaria, according to the text?
Growing concern of drug resistance
What is a major challenge in wiping out a disease entirely?
Loss of public interest over time
Why is controlling a disease often more expensive than eradication efforts?
Due to the continued burden on the healthcare system
What is a contributing factor to the reemergence of previously controlled diseases?
Lax public health measures
What is measles considered, despite being highly contagious and sometimes fatal?
A mild disease
What can lead to moral judgments about a person with a disease?
Stigma
What can be the result of stigma?
Stripping of social standing and self-worth
Explore the reasons behind the lack of new antibiotic discoveries since the 1980s and potential solutions to overcome this issue. Learn about the challenges and proposed incentives to stimulate antibiotic development.
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