Table of Contents
Introduction
A Return to the Dark Ages? 4
The Bugs Fight Back 6
Revenge of the Superbugs 8
Chapter 1 nder the Microscope
The World of the Microbe 10
Sharing the World 12
Evolution Over Time 14
Chapter 2 The Antibiotic Revolution
Development of Antibiotics 16
The Discovery of Antibiotics 18
The Golden Age of Antibiotics 20
A Wave of Optimism 22
Chapter 3 New Strategies
Microbes Fight Back 24
The Misuse of Antibiotics 26
Getting Sick in the Hospital 28
Chapter 4 Environmental Dangers
Resistance and the Environment 30
The Environmental Connection 32
Is the World "Antibacterial Crazy"? 34
Chapter 5 Fighting Disease
Old Enemies, New Invaders 36
MRSA-Superbug 38
Emerging Threats 40
HIV/AIDS 42
Malaria 44
Chapter 6 Taking Control
Finding a Solution 46
Playing a Vital Role 48
Fighting MRSA 50
Chapter 7 Prevention and Cure
Looking to the Future 52
Resistance and HIV/AIDS 54
Preventing Malaria 56
The Rogues' Gallery of Microbes 58
Where Do We Go From Here? 60
Glossary 62
Index 64
