The Short: drug resistance means the infection is harder to treat, and this may seriously threaten recovery and even the patient’s life.

The Long: A drug resistant infection often means the infection is harder to treat, which may mean a lengthier treatment, more drugs, more side effects and worsening (sometimes life threatening) infection. Sometimes a drug resistant infection can interfere with the treatment of underlying diseases e.g. cancer (False Peak) or cystic fibrosis (Fight to Breathe) and even threaten life.