This podcast series is co-developed by CIDRAP and Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition.
Episode One: A global problem close to home
In this episode we discuss the global impact of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections. Our guests in this episode will describe the experience of living through, diagnosing, and managing these difficult-to-treat infection.
Episode Two: Stalking the silent killer
Learn about sepsis and the increased challenge of an infection that is caused by a drug resistant microorganism. Our guests will describe the long-term patient experience of surviving and living with a sepsis diagnosis. Discussion topics include current diagnosis and treatment options in the management of sepsis as well as global approaches for new treatments, advocacy, and awareness.
Episode Three: Resistance that spreads through the air
Learn about the global issue of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis or TB. Our guests in this episode will describe living with TB and the difficulty in managing these difficult-to-treat infections. Discussion topics include accessible and affordable treatments, patient advocacy and ways to manage the spread of this highly infectious microorganism.
Episode Four: A future foretold
Learn about the complexity of treating COVID-19 patients, including the challenge of co-infections with drug resistance bacteria. Our guests will describe the patient experience of surviving COVID-19 and critical role of antimicrobial stewardship in managing COVID-19 patients. Discussion topics include how the COVID-19 pandemic potentiates AMR and emerging approaches to surveillance, treatment, and prevention of AMR.
