Health Risk Warning!! SUPERMICROBIALS: NY, NJ,MA, MD, IL
"The Microbes Are Coming; Look Out"
Ok, they aren't that big, in fact they can't be seen with the human eye without a microscope. But, big things come in small packages. Cliché yes but truth indeed. These tiny microbes pose a huge threat to society. One deadly strain has already hit the U.S. in many of its major states including NY reporting approximately 28 cases. Other states include: Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. The deadly infection of which I am speaking is called Candida Auris. It is a fungal infection that once in the bloodstream can be fatal. It poses a serious risk to those working in the Healthcare setting and some of its most vulnerable patients, those on ventilators. This infections has already hit other countries such as Colombia, Pakistan Kowit, the United Kingdom and several other countries, killing 60% of those afflicted with it. News of this illness comes only one month after the WHO (World Health Organization) released a list of 12 bacteria for which new medicine needs to be developed.
The WHO released an urgent report stating there is a need for the new medications because microbes are now resistant to older medicine. This poses a risk to society as there is a need for a new med and unfortunately, illness can spread and due great damage before one is developed. These resistant microbes are being referred to as "Superbugs". Resistant to many medications, their DNA is changing and new strains of illness are on the rise. I must admit, this does sound like something out of a movie.
The WHO have classified these 12 "bugs" into groups.
The WHO released an urgent report stating there is a need for the new medications because microbes are now resistant to older medicine. This poses a risk to society as there is a need for a new med and unfortunately, illness can spread and due great damage before one is developed. These resistant microbes are being referred to as "Superbugs". Resistant to many medications, their DNA is changing and new strains of illness are on the rise. I must admit, this does sound like something out of a movie.
The WHO have classified these 12 "bugs" into groups.
- Priority/Critical
a. Acinetobacter
b. Pseudomonas
c. Enterobacteriacee
2. High
a. Enterococcus faecium
b. Staphylococcus aureus
c. Helicobacter pyloria
d. Campylobacter
e. Salmonellae
f. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
3. Medium
a. Streptoccocus pneumoniae
b. Haemophilus influenzae
c. Shigella
The first group is considered dangerous and more likely to cause death due to blood infection or pneumonia. These are also a there to hospitals patients. Groups 2 and 3 are not as serious but also pose a health risk and are quite familiar, Gonorrhea and Salmonella.
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Why are these microbes resistant?
Unfortunately when meds are not used properly such as not taking a full dose, the microbes then grow and develop a resistance. Their structure of proteins begin to change and the develop a new strain, one that is more powerful and resistant.
What can we all do? Make all meds "good to the last drop". In other words, take all medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to call the MD is you have an allergic reaction. Also, no role playing! Don't try to play doctor and give your meds to someone else for their treatment. Lastly, wash you hands. According to the CDC, Center for Disease Control, "Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness".
References
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
http://www.kansascity.com/living/health-fitness/article137943703.html
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/bacteria-antibiotics-needed/en/
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2. High
a. Enterococcus faecium
b. Staphylococcus aureus
c. Helicobacter pyloria
d. Campylobacter
e. Salmonellae
f. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
3. Medium
a. Streptoccocus pneumoniae
b. Haemophilus influenzae
c. Shigella
The first group is considered dangerous and more likely to cause death due to blood infection or pneumonia. These are also a there to hospitals patients. Groups 2 and 3 are not as serious but also pose a health risk and are quite familiar, Gonorrhea and Salmonella.
Let's Talk
Why are these microbes resistant?
Unfortunately when meds are not used properly such as not taking a full dose, the microbes then grow and develop a resistance. Their structure of proteins begin to change and the develop a new strain, one that is more powerful and resistant.
What can we all do? Make all meds "good to the last drop". In other words, take all medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Be sure to call the MD is you have an allergic reaction. Also, no role playing! Don't try to play doctor and give your meds to someone else for their treatment. Lastly, wash you hands. According to the CDC, Center for Disease Control, "Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness".
References
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
http://www.kansascity.com/living/health-fitness/article137943703.html
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/bacteria-antibiotics-needed/en/
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