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Antibiotic resistance now 'global threat', WHO warns
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Author:  pcernie [ Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Antibiotic resistance now 'global threat', WHO warns
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27204988

It really has been on the backburner for too long.
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Antibiotic resistance now 'global threat', WHO warns
Mentioned this before but in short:

1. Bacteria love to share genetic material. If one bacterium has resistance to penicillin, it can transfer that to other bacteria of different species. This is the bigges cause IMO.
2. Antibiotics are used in agriculture and farming, without prejudice.
3. Antibiotics are widely available over the counter in many countries.
4. Yes, a few doctors prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily, often to get the patient out of the room rather than face an argument. I've been guilty of it too.
Author:  paulzolo [ Thu May 01, 2014 8:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Antibiotic resistance now 'global threat', WHO warns
cloaked_wolf wrote:
Mentioned this before but in short:

1. Bacteria love to share genetic material. If one bacterium has resistance to penicillin, it can transfer that to other bacteria of different species. This is the bigges cause IMO.
2. Antibiotics are used in agriculture and farming, without prejudice.
3. Antibiotics are widely available over the counter in many countries.
4. Yes, a few doctors prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily, often to get the patient out of the room rather than face an argument. I've been guilty of it too.


People also don’t finish the course, and stockpile the last few for future use.
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