New 'superbug' found in UK hospitals

[kaya'08]

A new superbug that is resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics has entered UK hospitals, experts warn.

They say bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery.

BBC News - New 'superbug' found in UK hospitals

Although there have only been about 50 cases identified in the UK so far, scientists fear it will go global.

Tight surveillance and new drugs are needed says Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Global epidemic round II.
Brilliant. :roll:

 

[Jetboogieman]

This is of course the fault of....

Socialized medicine!!!!!!

Fear. Fear. Fear.

Boogieman!!!! Fear!!!!

 

[TOJ]

Another crisis that should not go to waste, maybe?

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[Catz Part Deux]

They say bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad to countries like India and Pakistan for treatments such as cosmetic surgery

What kind of moron goes to Pakistan for plastic surgery?

 

[Laila]

What kind of moron goes to Pakistan for plastic surgery?

:shrug:
Idiots obviously.

I bet that Conservatives will use this as a excuse to push for more "reform" (aka. privatisation). You heard it here first folks.

 

[Jetboogieman]

:shrug:
Idiots obviously.

I bet that Conservatives will use this as a excuse to push for more "reform" (aka. privatisation). You heard it here first folks.

Well that is what I was alluding to in my post.

 

[Gardener]

What kind of moron goes to Pakistan for plastic surgery?

Those looking for hymen restoration?

 

[Catz Part Deux]

Those looking for hymen restoration?

Well, there's a thought.