Battle Against Bacteria: A Race Against The 'Superbug' | Disease Hunters | Part 2/3

Humanity has been battling bacteria for centuries. Today, Tuberculosis still kills 1.5 million people yearly. The discovery of antibiotics revolutionised healthcare and saved countless lives. But as antibiotic-resistant “Superbugs” emerge, how do we stay one step ahead?

We look at how bacteria, which are crucial to human survival, can wreak havoc in our bodies; and how scientists in Singapore used genome sequencing to discover a new strain of food-borne bacteria.

We see how antibiotics were discovered and how evolution and over-usage are leading to resistance. This resistance makes the fight against the ongoing TB pandemic tougher. Singapore has kept TB under control for years but a multidrug resistant TB outbreak in 2012 served as a warning. The race to discover new antibiotics is urgent. While some look into odd places like cockroaches, researchers in Singapore are exploring bacteriophage and polymers that kill bacteria differently from antibiotics. Knowledge keeps us one step ahead.

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[a.w]

All these doctors are incredible speakers. I would listen to a lecture from the shaved head guy all day.

[ninakoch]

An amazing documentary. This should be required viewing in high schools around the world. Thank you to all the dedicated researchers fighting for us, you really are heroes.

[annakaraivanova]

Excited to hear about the polymer coating! My grandfather, who was diabetic, died from a resistant bacterial infection in his catheter. Hopefully, we can prevent this in the future

[rosesprog]

Human beings are very arrogant, we tend to forget that we are part of the world around us and that there are consequences to abusing nature, films like this help remind us how fragile we are.

[pucky]

These guys are fighting the good fight.

[amanda]

They said, “more bacteria than stars in the universe.” Struggling not to be a shut-in here. I had bacterial meningitis when I was 19, so I’m extremely lucky and made it out well, but, ugh… I have become a bit ocd about it since, perhaps.

[merian_d]

They need to fund these doctors and scientists. I am in awe watching these. I am beyond amazed! I’m new to the microbiology world, and everything on this video was a magnificent learning experience! 😍

[vladriabokon]

Imagine this outbreak broke out instead of COVID, we would all be dead by now

[susanwinkler]

T.B. isn't forgotten, it has laid dormant for over 40yrs.Due to global travelling, has been on the again.It is so important to be inoculated at a young age.l personally was inoculated whenl was 5yrs old.Then as l was12/13 yrs old, we all had X-rays done, especially those with a cough. Once more inoculations, and since then nothing more.All on the NHS, lwas so fortunate to been born in the UK, the health system is 2nd to none.Keep this service up, UK, it is absolutely priceless.Everyone is entitled to the service, but it is being grossly abused by a great many foreigners who aren, t entitled to the service.

[DaemonetteLeilu]

Seeing the bacteria wriggling and replicating made my skin crawl. Yet, im not scared of crawling masses of bugs 🤣

[jetsetter]

As of mid April 2021 I watch this a second time the only good news is that Singapore scientists & doctors contribute a lot to the challenge of the pandemic the whole world is facing in already over last 2 years.

[triciajohnson]

thank you for mentioning the phages! this documentary was well researched and well written.

[katied]

So, there is no update to include the superbug "C. Aris, " we are currently dealing with? Not an bacteria but a yeast superbug. Mild for healthy individuals, but if immocommpermised, the death rate in the US has been 30%-60%. 1 in 3 die. Was rare in the US, but cases have been climbing at an alarming rate and currently drawing media attention. Unfortunately bacteria isn't the only thing being strengthened over time. If there is a video covering other superbugs would be welcome to watch it!

[rbnootan]

Great program my fellow sciensts work for the health of humanity excellent work. These are the real Rock, film, and social media stars 🌟 ✌👍🙏

[saverns]

Exactly why I don’t do sushi or eat anything raw. Well done is the best way to go. Period!

[promisehonoridez]

When I was young I would always have cough, a little fluctuation on the temperature would trigger it, I used to drink that medicine they give to the person with TB, but was never diagnose with TB. I have a few session of that medicine and xrays but nothings show up. Eventually upon hitting puberty the sickness was gone

[tonygold]

Clear and very very informative. Great documentary. Thank you.

[dimmacommunication]

34:40 I have Klebsiella Pneumonia and the Kleb Oxytoca too, basically I will have to use IV antibiotics

[aubreejobizzarro]

The cockroaches give a whole new meaning to the first men in black. He was trying to save us and we didn’t listen.

[jetsetter]

Medicinal Leches come back to restore circulation in Gangrenous tissue and used at the time of first onset of impaired circulation Leches are limb savers.