Published Jul 9, 2019
222: Matt McCarthy | The Race to Stop a Superbug Epidemic
In an urgent exploration of the superbug epidemic, infectious disease expert Matt McCarthy delves into the critical need for new antibiotics, the ethical intricacies of vaccination and public health, and the complex challenges faced by pharmaceutical companies in combating resistant bacteria.

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