- Antibiotic Resistance 101
The infographic nicely summarized the process of how antibiotic misuse on factory farms can make people sick. The scare factor for me is that some antibiotics no longer work to treat patients who are exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria through handling raw meat and/or consuming undercooked meat, which is a huge portion of the population.
- ABX resistance associated with proximity to CAFOs
The article didn't go into the health risks of MRSA infection which I am curious about. I also wonder how the bacteria became more associated with infections outside of healthcare facilities since MRSA was traditional used in medical settings.
- Blog on antimicrobial soaps
I had learned in high school that not all hand sanitizers are good for us. I can't remember what differentiates the "good" from the "bad" anymore but only vaguely remember ones from Bath & Body Works are no good...I carry a bottle of generic Walgreen brand hand sanitizer with me everywhere and offer to friends whenever we're out eating. What I got from the article is that if we're healthy, using antibiotic wipes/sanitizers will not make us sick but if we're constantly sick, using them would make us sicker. Makes me think that I need to be mindful who offer my hand sanitizers to.
- Antimicrobials in hospital furnishings
This is completely news to me. After reading the article on antimicrobial soaps, it makes complete sense that hospitals should not have antimicrobials in its furnishings because it's a place filled with sick people! I appreciate that the report has recommendations for different audiences/stakeholders on ways to move away from having antimicrobials in hospitals.
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