"Resistant Infections" by Debra A. Miller explores the urgent challenge of antibiotic resistance through a gripping narrative that blends science with human emotion. The story follows a dedicated microbiologist who uncovers a new strain of bacteria that defies conventional treatments. As hospital resources dwindle and patients succumb to infections, she races against time to develop a viable solution. Along the way, the narrative delves into ethical dilemmas, personal sacrifices, and the impact of healthcare policies on everyday lives. The book highlights the resilience of the human spirit amid a backdrop of scientific discovery and the fight against a looming medical crisis. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Current Controversies .

This book is aimed at children at US 10th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 200 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Cengage Gale .