April 06, 2012
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The Question
What are the factors that make drug resistance a more difficult problem for poorer countries?
What we found
The burden of infectious diseases is high in developing countries. Many may not be able to afford expensive, second-line antibiotic treatments, and so the costs of resistance are felt more profoundly in low-resource settings.
Why it matters
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern, but the challenges facing developing countries may require different solutions.