Challenges of drug resistance in the developing world

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.