Defeating The Superbugs (2012)
Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue. These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defense: antibiotics. Horizon meets scientists who are tracking the spread of these potential killers around the globe, and discovers new techniques researchers are developing to help defeat these superbugs.
Primary Title
- Defeating The Superbugs
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 27 May 2015
Release Year
- 2012
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Prime
Programme Description
- Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue. These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defense: antibiotics. Horizon meets scientists who are tracking the spread of these potential killers around the globe, and discovers new techniques researchers are developing to help defeat these superbugs.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Antibiotics
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain
Genres
- Documentary
- Health
Contributors
- Diana Ellis-Hill (Director)
- BBC (Production Unit)
- Diana Ellis-Hill (Producer)
- Kelly Hunter (Narrator)
Subjects
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Antibiotics
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain