· Today is world health day
o This year’s theme is tackling increasing effects of anti microbial resistance
· Last year we saw the rise of Newdelhi metallo beta lactamase gene wreak havoc across the world
o It is believed to have spread from south asia to europe
· A recap about NDM-1 gene
o It enables gram negative bacterial strain to become resistant to carbaoenems, a powerful antibiotic
o It has been detected in bacteria’s like E.coli, kebsiella pneumonia
o It is carried by plasmid of a gram negative bacteria
o It can trasfer from one bacteria to another at temp of 30 degree celsius
· Also there have been instances where anti microbial resistant MRSA(methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) from US, europe to south asia
CAUSES
· Lack of hygiene and santitation has helped spread of it to larger community
· Misuse of antibiotics
WAY AHEAD
· Ban over the counter sale of anti biotics
· Educate doctors of appropriate use of anti biotics
· Put in place a surveilance system to monitor multi drug resistant diseases
o Especially TB is effected by super bugs
o 20% of TB affected people are in India
2 people in every 3 min die coz of TB
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