Infectious Futures features six stories set in the near-future where the battle against antimicrobial resistance has not been won, and resistant infections are commonplace. Through the heartbreaks, frustrations, fears and triumphs of the characters the possible consequences of losing this critical battle are made powerfully real. Comment essays from experts in antimicrobial resistance and in public engagement set out the importance of building awareness and understanding of AMR and explore the place of stories in this work.
Infectious Futures features six stories set in the near-future where the battle against antimicrobial resistance has not been won, and resistant infections are commonplace. Through the heartbreaks, frustrations, fears and triumphs of the characters the possible consequences of losing this critical battle are made powerfully real. Comment essays from experts in antimicrobial resistance and in public engagement set out the importance of building awareness and understanding of AMR and explore the place of stories in this work.