"Battling Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."-- Provided by publisher.

Many Bacteria are becoming resistant to Antibiotics -- Drug resistance makes it harder to fight superbugs -- Researchers work to find solutions to superbugs -- Treatment are vital for patients fighting bacteria -- Superbugs are deadlier than once believed -- New antibiotics offer smaller paydays -- Doctors seeking alternate treatments -- Scientists find promising antibiotic in dirt -- A smart bandage could help lessen antibiotic use -- Saliva may offer a solution -- Developers add decoys to the drugs -- Patients learn how to protect themselves from superbugs.