Superbugs

SUPERBUGS: HOW WE'RE MAKING HARMFUL BACTERIA STRONGER WITH ANTIBIOTICS Where do superbugs come from? Some of these mutations make the bacterium resistant to antibiotics Antibiotic resistant bacteria multiply and thrive Bacteria Traditionally bacteria are not resistant to antibiotics multiply by the billions when antibiotics are used to fight an infection, only antibiotic resistant bacteria will survive Bacteria's DNA mutate and adapt U.S. antibiotic resistant infections are responsible for: $20 BILLION $35 BILLION 8 MILLION in excess healthcare costs in societal costs additional hospital days TEANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: The misuse and overuse of antibiotics and vaccines cause creation of superbugs In hospitals, T Non-hospitalized patients: 190 MILLION 133 MILLIONT 50 ) doses of antibiotics are administered each day courses of antibiotics prescribed annually of these prescriptions are unnecessary OVER $1.1 BILLION SPENT ANNUALLY ON UNNECESSARY ANTIBIOTIC FOR RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS Most common reasons to take unnecessary antibiotics: 1. TO TREAT AILMENTS USUALLY CAUSED BY VIRUSES 2. TO TREAT EAR INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN including bronchitis, sore throats, seasonal flu, and sinus infections 2013 Academy of Pediatrics guidelines now recommend waiting 48 to 72 hours after diagnosis before prescribing antibiotics Dr. Richard M. Rosenfeld, of SUNY Downstate Medical Center: "70% of kids get better on their own within two or three days, and giving antibiotics when they aren't necessary can lead to the development of superbugs over time." EXAMPLE OF BACTERIAL SUPERBUGS CARBAPENEM-RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE (CRE METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. (MRSA) ABOUT CRE HAS A FATALITY RATE OF UP TO 50% 19.000 IN THE U.S. DIE EVERY YEAR FROM MRSA THAT'S MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS THAT DIE FROM HIV/AIDS (ABOUT 17,000 EVERY YEAR). evades the strongest antibiotics, making infections almost untreatable has been circulating for over 45 years, almost as long as methicillin has been on the market CDC: in the last 10 years, the percentage of Enterobacteriaceae that have become resistant to In 2007, 63% of all reported staph infections in the US were caused by MRSA antibiotics has increased from 1% to 4% One type of CRE actually increased its resistance seven fold in that time period In 1995, about 22% of all reported staph infections were MRSA, compared with only 2% in 1974. DO YOUR PART TO KEEP SUPERBUGS AT BAY: KEEP IT CLEAN and DON'T WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER USING THE RESTROOM of men of women We have between 2 AND TU MILLIUN bacteria between fingertip and elbow Damp hands spread The number of Germs can stay alive on hands for up to Wash hands at least 1,000 TIMES germs on your fingertips DOUBLES after you use the toilet more germs than dry hands THREE HOURS 10 X per day AN APPLE A DAY AND OTHER FOODS TO KEEP YOU OUT OF THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE: Yogurt one probiotic supplement a day reduces sick days by 33% Oats and barley (beta-glucan) helps antibiotics work more effectively Watermelon and Broccoli (glutathione) stimulates your immune system Sweet Potato (Beta-Carotene) builds healthy skin (your first defense against bacteria) Green tea may make antibiotics 3x more effective (even against superbugs) MPHonline.org Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/features/getsmart/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080330200640.htm http://www.mmc.org/workfiles/mh_professional/IPCC/FactsandStatistics.pdf http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antibiotics/FL00075/NSECTIONGROUP=2 http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/healthcare/resources/factsheets/pdf/antibiotic-use.pdf http://www.acponline.org/patients_families/diseases_conditions/antibiotic_resistance/ http://www.whas11.com/news/health/CRE-Tops-List-of-Scary-Superbugs-195786631.html http://shineyahoo.com/makeover/8-foods-that-will-keep-you-from-getting-sick-2387459.html http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/antibiotic-resistance-mutation-rates-and-mrsa-28360 http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Drug-resistant-bacteria-on-the-rise-4342071.php#ixzz2NQaURube http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204 162-57571103/antibiotics-for-ear-infections-pediatricians-release-new-guidelines/ http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/drugs-procedures-devices/prescription-medicines/antibiotics-when-they-can-and-cant-help.html http://www.boston.com/dailydose/2013/03/05/cdc-warns-about-new-deadly-superbug/nsmbVBpCy03150cuiUQAH0/story.html?rss_id=Top+Stories Presented by DEVELOPED BY N NOWSOURCING