Azithromycin Explained: How One Antibiotic Transformed Infectious Disease Care Around the World - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

One drug. Global impact. Scientific innovation that saved millions.

Before the discovery of azithromycin, the treatment of bacterial infections was often complex, inaccessible, and fraught with side effects. But one revolutionary molecule changed everything.

Azithromycin Explained explores the fascinating journey of a drug that has become one of the most widely used antibiotics in the world. From its humble beginnings in a Yugoslav laboratory to its global distribution in disaster zones, war-torn regions, and modern hospitals, this book tells the story of how azithromycin transformed not only medicine—but global public health.

Written with clarity, depth, and scientific rigor, this book is ideal for:
– Medical professionals and pharmacists
– Students of pharmacology, microbiology, or infectious disease
– Global health researchers and policy advisors
– Informed readers fascinated by the science behind medicine

You'll discover:
– The history and pharmacology of macrolides
– How azithromycin's structure made it uniquely powerful
– Its clinical applications, from pneumonia to STIs
– The dangers of overuse and emerging antibiotic resistance
– Stewardship strategies to preserve its future effectiveness

Azithromycin Explained is more than a drug profile—it’s a global case study in how science, access, and responsibility collide in modern medicine.

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