MSRA Image by judy_breck via FlickrOutbreak was one of my favorite movies. I read books like The Hot Zone in school and knew I was going to study Microbiology and become a microbiologist. Viruses were my favorites. I now focus more on business, but right now a relatively common Staph Aureus, is gaining notoriety by being anti-biotic resistant. Being a microbiologist, I know there are deadly germs hanging around in hospitals in the US today. Outbreaks have hit several states and an epidemic of MRSA is fast approaching in the next few years. Anti-biotic resistant bacteria is a very deadly condition where many young people die from these infections.
Currently, research has not fully grasped the medicines to fully combat these Superbugs. FDA hurdles are preventing new research into the matter. Additionally, there is decreased funding in Research and Development at major pharmaceutical companies during this economic downturn we have been experiencing.
Globalization causes these bugs to spread all around the globe in a matter of hours. Anyone can get infected, not know they are carrying the bacteria for a few days, get on an airplane, and arrive to your city, and spread the disease to every hospital in a matter of weeks. More stories to come on Superbug Anti-Biotic Companies in Phase III clinical trials.
Outbreak Movie Image via WikipediaEight Deadly Superbugs Lurking in Hospitals
