After the swine flu, or the influenza A H1N1 virus, achieved media superstardom in the past 12 months before bowing out of the world stage
unceremoniously last week.
A new gene, New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, found in gut bacteria in patients treated in some Indian hospitals is alleged to be the new sensation.
The bacterial gene, found in 1-3% of patients with enterobacteriaceau infections in India, has reportedly become resistant to all known antibiotics.
If antibiotics resistance become widespread, defenitly human ingenuity will once again ensure that enabling environment is provided to experts to find the necessary cure.
unceremoniously last week.
A new gene, New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, found in gut bacteria in patients treated in some Indian hospitals is alleged to be the new sensation.
The bacterial gene, found in 1-3% of patients with enterobacteriaceau infections in India, has reportedly become resistant to all known antibiotics.
If antibiotics resistance become widespread, defenitly human ingenuity will once again ensure that enabling environment is provided to experts to find the necessary cure.