"Furthermore if things go on like today it will probably be destroyed within years by short-sighted, irresponsible use like fattening cattle."
Which of course explains the widespread use of vancomycin for that purpose.
Seriously, while this use of antibiotics is problematic, there's no evidence it's a big problem today---if there was it would be written in flaming letters across the sky.
"Where I would really like intergovernmental cooperation is in making sure the new antibiotics are used in a responsible, sustainable way."
How does this work? What happens to a bad actor who doesn't care or just can't get its act together?
The vast majority of people moving between countries pass openly through airports or border checkpoints where they could be turned back. Yes, there are illegal immigrants and drug traffickers who sneak across the desert or dodge the Coast Guard in motorboats, but they represent an insignificant fraction of total human traffic and opportunities for carrying antibiotic-resistant disease.
Which of course explains the widespread use of vancomycin for that purpose.
Seriously, while this use of antibiotics is problematic, there's no evidence it's a big problem today---if there was it would be written in flaming letters across the sky.
"Where I would really like intergovernmental cooperation is in making sure the new antibiotics are used in a responsible, sustainable way."
How does this work? What happens to a bad actor who doesn't care or just can't get its act together?