Understanding CRE, the 'nightmare' superbug that killed 2 in Los Angeles - CNN.com - 5 views
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davyana on 19 Feb 15That's what CDC epidemiologists call carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE, which kill up to half the patients who contract them. The family of superbugs made headlines two years ago when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned they were spreading.
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djones036 on 19 Feb 15I think that we should be careful because this sounds like a serious topic.
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pkleppe761 on 23 Feb 15This is why there has been rules and regulations for years about washing hands and sanitation. I agree with the last paragraph of the article about doctors not jumping to prescribe antibiotics, as bacteria over the years have become resistant to it because of all the antibiotics. It's sad that some antibiotics that can kill this super bug can cause other health issues to us. Medical providers have to very careful not to spread such bacteria around and be careful about the antibiotics and medicines they provide to patients.