Antibiotics... Do we need a change?

Antibiotics have been around for a long time. I dont think anyone can really remember a time without them.  Wealthy countries take for granted the antibiotics because they can use the most strong ones to fight off the bacteria. But does this really work now? Studies have shown that over 100,000 people have died from bacteria resistant to our antibiotics. Over the years we have grown an immunity to these antibiotics and even have found new and developing diseases that could potentially kill us. To prevent resistance from developing, doctors are encouraged to conserve the newest, most powerful antibiotics, using them only in the most necessary of circumstances. While this preserves the drug’s value as a treatment option, it also means that sales will be slowest when a compound is new, and will pick up only toward the end of its patent life, when it can easily be supplanted by cheaper generic brands.


I hope that they find more cures and antiobiotics for everyone. I dont think its fair that they keep it from people to only use in the most necessary situations. Every year over 100,000 people die from bacteria resistance? Well then what are our doctors doing? What about the scientists? Aren't they supposed to be figuring out new cures for everything especially ones that could potentially harm alot of people. I sure hope to see some new antibiotics come out to help all of the sick people!