Warning over new threat from MRSA superbug

[steven johnson]

The emergence of community acquired methucillin resistant staph aureus is becoming worrisome because of the high death rate and difficulty treating.

Page last updated at 08:01 GMT, Wednesday, 20 May 2009 09:01 UK

Researchers believe the new strain of the antibiotic-resistant bacterium is becoming more widespread.

It is known as community acquired MRSA, (CA-MRSA) because, unlike most forms of the superbug, it poses a significant risk outside hospitals.


CA-MRSA pneumonia is particularly dangerous due to the rapid, aggressive nature of the infection
Professor Mark Enright
Imperial College London
The researchers, from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, say death rates following infection may be higher than 50%.


They warn the emergence of swine flu could intensify the problem, as CA-MRSA appears to strike people who are already ill with flu.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8058841.stm

[ShortnFiery]

1. Yes, and keep the public in "fear" no matter what, don't waste a potential crisis by

not Over-HYPING it? :eyes:

[Donnachaidh]

2. bingo! n/t

[fascisthunter]

3. I'm glad things like this get reported however...

the frequency and sensationalism by the media is making these issues less believable. People are getting numb to it already and that has a potential to backfire. (The Boy who Cried Wolf)