NDM-1 Symptoms – Superbug Symptoms 2011
Cre Symptoms – Symptoms of Superbug 2011 – New Superbug Symptoms
Scientists have found the NDM-1 Superbug in Delhi drinking water. Experts are now referring to the NDM 1 gene, as “super superbugs.” Read more about NDM-1, ESBL and Carbapenemases and this Gram-negative bacteria.
Three people who returned to the US from India earlier this year have been found to be infected by this superbug. NDM-1 is highly resistant to antibiotics as told by the US Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention. The three patients from Massachusetts, California, and Illinois were confirmed with the 2011 superbug after receiving medical care in India. Currently, the superbug has been detected in 29 countries worldwide – this includes Canada.
The NDM 1 bacteria is a newly-identified supergene that is spreading globally. NDM-1 stands for “New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase” or New Delhi-Metallo-1 (NDM-1) named after the capital capital city of India, where it was first identified. The Indian supergene is antibiotic-resistant and has the potential to become more devastating than the H1N1 Pandemic. NDM1 makes bacteria extremely resistant to almost all antibiotics, including the most potent class called carbapenems. Similar to the California Superbug, NDM-1 is Carbapenem-resistant. CRKP, is short for Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.
NDM-1 Transmission and NDM-1 Prevention
NDM-1 KPC Carbapenemases emerged, on the heels of WHO announcing that H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic was finally over.
Media reports have indicated that many patients pick up the antibiotic-resistant supergene after seeking medical treatments abroad. Patients frequently travel to India in an attempt to find affordable healthcare. Medical Tourism in India is said to be the source of the supergene NDM-1.
NDM1 deaths are rising and do is global fear. Scientists claim that they have lost the war on antibiotic-resistant supergenes.
Understanding the NDM 1 Gene – Superbug 2011
Klebsiella pneumonia and E.coli bacteria can host the NDM 1 enzyme and both can lead to urinary tract infections. Symptoms of NDM1 include, Klebsiella pneumonia which affects the lungs and E.coli affects the Gastrointestinal system. Infection areas currently include India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. NDM 1 has reached Britain, America, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. Carbapenem antibiotics are the strongest line of defense against multi-resistant bacteria. Carbapenems are often a last-resort drug. Even this powerful antibiotic cannot tackle the new NDM 1 superbug.
Superbug Symptoms
Symptoms of NDM-1- Superbug 2011 Symptoms – Cre Superbug Symptoms
Symptoms of the NDM-1 supergene include fever, pneumonia, wound infections or urinary tract infections. Similar to the California Superbug symptoms, the NDM 1 enzyme can lead to pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and blood infections. Health officials have revealed that the NDM 1 Bacteria is spread in person-to-person contact.
E. Coli symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Klebsiella pneumonia symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Wheezing
- Urinary tract and wound infections
NDM 1 high risk groups include:
- Those who have recently been to India or Pakistan
- Those who have been in contact with someone who has recently traveled to India or Pakinstan
- Those who have weakened immune systems
NDM-1 Facts
- E. Coli: NDM-1 gene has been found inside the E. Coli bacteria
- Klebsiella Pneumoniae: Known as a bacteria hosting NDM-1
- Common symptoms: Urinary tract infections, blood infections, diarrhea
- Bacteremia: Means bacteria in blood, may lead to blood infections or sepsis.
The NDM 1 enzyme is especially prevalent in patients who went to India or Pakistan which are popular destinations for cosmetic surgery procedures. The NDM-1 concern has reached a global level because of medical tourism and international travel. The NDM-1 superbug has the potential to go global quickly.
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