This intensively reported story explains why rising antibiotic resistance is not just a medical crisis—but a scientific, political, and moral conundrum. The article examines the many complex issues underlying the threat, describes how these life-saving drugs may soon lose their effectiveness, offers practical solutions to the problem, and features three candid, first-person accounts from individuals who have suffered the most dire consequences of drug-resistant infections.
From the Judges
This was an excellent feature article on a relevant subject. excellent. The writing is clear, well organized and effective and not crowded by medical or scientific lingo.
