MRSA - page 5
Keywords: MRSA, infection hospital superdrug infection methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
By Einstein10 on 30/12/2009
Level: Foundation Degree
Page Number: 5 of 6 pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Conclusion
In conclusion the essay has discussed how antibiotics are being used today against SA bacteria and to what extent multiple resistant forms of SA are emerging. Antibiotics should be used appropriately and the governments of developing countries need to make strategic decisions on their use. Poverty has played its role in this resistance but the poor people of this world are not at fault as they have no other option. The world leaders need to step in to make a difference.
SA resistant is at its peak and prevention methods are minimal. A long vicious cycle of staph infections from the early 1960’s to the present day have become part of daily life increasing morbidity and morality. Countries all over the world are inventing new methods to control and combat MRSA infections. The U.K needs to take into consideration prevention methods used al over the world and weigh them against their expenses before implementation.
Finally the history of treatment with antibiotics should be considered before new antibiotics are synthesised or current ones are modified. A wise use of antibiotics will make a difference and reduce or even stop MRSA Infections.
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