Resource Key

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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

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.
Dorit, Robert L. "Routes of resistance: our focus on using antibiotics to kill bacteria has blinded us to their diverse functions in the organisms that make these chemicals." American Scientist, vol. 97, no. 1, 2009, p. 20+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context
A long and detailed article about how our focus on using antibiotics to kill bacteria, has blinded us to their diverse functions in the organisms that make these chemicals. Discusses the issue of resistance in detail.
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?

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.
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.
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.
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

Advantages and disadvantages of antibiotics. (n.d.). Retrieved March 3rd, 2018, from http://www.edurite.com/kbase/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-antibiotics
A short outline of main advantages and disadvantages of antibiotics. This lists each issue but does not go into a description of them.
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.
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.
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.
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?

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.
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