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Scientists have found a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics
news.com.au ^ | Dec 11, 2015 | Emily Moulton

Posted on 12/11/2015 6:07:51 AM PST by Smokin' Joe

FOR years experts have warned there would come a day when antibiotics would cease being effective.

And it seems that day could be sooner than first thought after scientists discovered a new superbug that is not just impervious to the last line of defence medication, but has the ability to infect other bacteria.

But instead of destroying its virulent cousins this new strain of e.coli actually strengthens them by giving them the same antibiotic shield.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: antibioticresistant; health
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To: GOPJ

You’re right - the use of antibiotics in livestock as a preventative over cure encourages the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria that can jump species.


41 posted on 12/11/2015 12:00:17 PM PST by tbw2
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To: GOPJ
No pharmacy in the country will allow us to buy ‘half’ an antibiotic prescription (to save money).

Amazing, though, how many people will save some because they worked. Unreal.

Antibiotics don't make them fatter, they just ward off disease. They improve calf survival on open range and are usually administered during branding (and making little bulls into steers).

42 posted on 12/11/2015 12:15:06 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: null and void
If it is Escherichia coli, I would assume we will be safe provided we continue to practice safe hygiene and refrain from drinking contaminated water.

The first thing I do when I get home from any outing is wash my hands, and I never eat without first washing my hands. Have not been ill for well over a decade.

43 posted on 12/11/2015 3:34:12 PM PST by Bigg Red (Keep calm and Pray on.)
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To: odawg

Your satirical comment has too much of the ring of truth to it.


44 posted on 12/11/2015 3:35:58 PM PST by Bigg Red (Keep calm and Pray on.)
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To: Smokin' Joe

And the world ends, not with a bang, nor with a whimper, but with a poop. Just my luck.


45 posted on 12/11/2015 3:38:25 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Billthedrill

Hey, if it could take out H.G. Wells’ Martians...


46 posted on 12/11/2015 4:19:16 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Smokin' Joe

They are shameless and a protected bunch of money grabbing research experts.....I am so skeptical guess I have lived to long to think otherwise.


47 posted on 12/11/2015 6:36:14 PM PST by annieokie
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To: annieokie

Well, they have something those of us in the oil patch don’t—job security. We do our job and we’re out of a job.


48 posted on 12/11/2015 7:38:39 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Smokin' Joe

True that. Think we missed the boat, we actually have to work. lol


49 posted on 12/11/2015 8:01:56 PM PST by annieokie
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To: Smokin' Joe

Trumpus Vociferii

no anti biotic for that one
But it actually has a good effect on any host... better vision and strength to follow the will of one’s heart.


50 posted on 12/11/2015 8:06:34 PM PST by MIA_eccl1212 (When you see a drowning liberal, throw them the anchor...)
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To: Vic S

Probably “found” it when trying to cure HIV.


51 posted on 12/12/2015 11:56:24 AM PST by huldah1776
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To: Thud

So it begins.


52 posted on 12/13/2015 8:05:17 AM PST by Dark Wing (terrorism)
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