• Question: What are we doing to combat drug resistance?

    Asked by That guy to Abid, Donna, Sanjib, Thomas, Avril on 15 Jun 2017. This question was also asked by yeah...
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      Donna Johnson answered on 15 Jun 2017:

      Trying to find out as much as we can about how bacteria or cells become resistant and then using that info to look for alternative treatment methods or new drugs.

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      Thomas Booth answered on 16 Jun 2017:

      There are two ways we are approaching the problem.

      One aspect, which I am involved in, is discovering new drugs that the bacteria aren’t resistant to.

      Another approach, that is equally important, is to improve our use of antibiotics. To use them less and only when required to reduce to time it takes for resistance to develop.

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      Avril Tucker answered on 18 Jun 2017:

      My project is all about combatting drug resistance. I’ve been working with GPs to help them prescribe antibiotics more effectively and also working with the public to raise awareness. I’ve even been into primary schools teaching youngsters the importance of washing their hands! My project is at a local level but there are also many national and international projects.

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