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The rise in antibiotic resistance is reaching worrying levels, experts say.
The Health Protection Agency said while the focus on infections such as MRSA had been largely successful, new trends in other bugs were now posing a threat.
The HPA said the NHS must be careful over antibiotic use and urged industry to look into developing new drugs.
There are some cracks in the system, but they are not big ones yet.