Resource Key
When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:
LEVEL 1
brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
LEVEL 2
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
LEVEL 3
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
Antibiotic resistance
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Antibiotic Antimicrobial Resistance. (2017, September 19th). Retrieved March 3rd, 2018, from Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html
Excellent visual aids used in website. Language is a high level so careful reading needed. Data updated in 2017.
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Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018, January 19). Antibiotics: Are you misusing them? Retrieved March 3rd, 2018, from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/antibiotics/art-20045720?pg=1
2 page article that focuses only on misuse of antibiotics.
ClickView video Defeating the superbug
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
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University of Illinois-Chicago, Drug Information Group. (2016, August 23). Side Effects of Antibiotics. Retrieved March 6th, 2018, from Health Line: https://www.healthline.com/health/infection/antibiotic-side-effects#more-common-side-effects
A few sentences on each of the main side effects of antibiotics.
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Antibiotics - Side Effects. (2016, June 9). Retrieved March 6th, 2018, from National Health Service: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/side-effects/
Brief overview of each antibiotic side effect.
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Stevens, E. (2017, November 20). Antibiotic Side Effects. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from e Medicine Health: https://www.emedicinehealth.com/antibiotics/article_em.htm:
Highlights key words in each short overview of each side effect. Includes good section on allergic reaction to antibiotics.
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Anderson, L. (2017, March 5). Common Side-effects from Antibiotics, and Allergies and Reactions. Retrieved March 7, 2018, from Drugs.com: https://www.drugs.com/article/antibiotic-sideeffects-allergies-reactions.html
As well as overview of each side effect, includes a good table at bottom of page that has detailed information.
Short animation on antibiotic resistance
Benefits and limitations of antibiotics
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Soffar, H. (2018, March 11). Antibiotic advantages and disadvantages. Retrieved March 4th, 2018, from Online Sciences: https://www.online-sciences.com/health/antibiotics-advantages-and-disadvantages/
Good overview of antibiotic advantages and disadvantages, with key words highlighted.
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Natterson, C. (2011, May 25). Antibiotics: understanding the pros and cons. Retrieved March 5, 2018, from Huff Post: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-cara-natterson/antibiotic-drugs_b_784324.html
A short newspaper article highlighting the main pros and cons of antibiotics.
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Bradford, A. (2017, February 27). Penecillin: Discovery, benefits and resistance. Retrieved March 5, 2018, from Live Science: https://www.livescience.com/58038-bacteria-facts.html
Scientific focus of discovery and benefits of antibiotics, and the development of resistance to antibiotics.
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Haihong, H. (2014, June 14). Benefits and risks of antimicrobial use in food-producing animals. Retrieved March 5, 2018, from National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC40
This site focuses only on the food producing animals but is an excellent information source for an often-forgotten side issue of the topic.
ClickView video Antibiotics Man vs. Microbe
Should science be aware and take responsibility for antibiotic resistance?
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Davies, J. (2010, September). Origins and evolution of antibiotic resistance. Retrieved March 6th, 2018, from National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2937522/
In this detailed analysis, responsibility and cause of antibiotic resistance provides insight into stewardship of antibiotic use.
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Collective responsibility for antibiotic resistance: interview with Associate Professor Mark Davis. (2017, September 28). Retrieved March 6, 2018, from Monash University: https://arts.monash.edu/news/mark-davis-amr/
Video interview about the responsibility for antibiotic resistance
