Someone recently asked: Why has the MRSA superbug only been around for the past few years? I mean years ago it was never heard of? Why has it only just started appearing in the past few years?
I Answered: Good question...and IMHO - in a nutshell, there has been an increased use of antibacterial handwash in hospitals over the last decade which has a LOT to answer for...If you want to know why this is a problem read on...
MRSA -- which you will maybe know -- is Multi Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is actually the close relative of the strain of bacteria (Staphylococcus, commonly referred to as or Staph., aureus) that resides in/on upto 40% of us -- it is a well known food poisoning bacteria, and lives in moist conditions like the nose, throat and consequently is often on...
More at: MRSA - Medics Really Stupid Activities!
posted by RandA at
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