Antibiotic resistance could have us heading for a post-antibiotic era where common infections and minor injuries become terrifying enemies. How did we get here, and what’s at stake?

Imma Perfetto is a journalist at Cosmos magazine and has an honours degree in science communication.

Antibiotic resistance could have us heading for a post-antibiotic era where common infections and minor injuries become terrifying enemies. How did we get here, and what&rsquo;s at stake?
Imma Perfetto is a journalist at Cosmos magazine and has an honours degree in science communication.

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