Superbugs

In Superbugs, bestselling author and physician Matt McCarthy delves into the urgent challenge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as superbugs, through the lens of a groundbreaking clinical trial testing a new antibiotic. Blending historical context—from the discovery of penicillin to modern breakthroughs like CRISPR—McCarthy illuminates the precarious balance between medical innovation and vulnerability. With a diverse cast of patients facing life-threatening infections, the narrative underscores the race against time to secure effective treatments and safeguard the future of medicine.