I can't even think about this. I used to be annoyed by people who bury their heads in the sand, but now I'm turning into one of them. I think it started with the BP Gulf disaster. Getting old and just can't worry about all the things I have no control over any more. But not proud of it.

Just heard a quick blurb on it on MSNBC, or at least they were talking about a "super-bug", which isn't really accurate if it's the same thing you guys are talking about.

I've heard about a superbug too on the news and in the newpaper. It is a bacteria that is widespread in India. They were saying that doctors should be checking people who have recently received medical care in India where it is widespread. It is in three states and Canada.

They don't know how many deaths it has caused. It is found in bacteria in the gut and in urinary infections. It occurred in people from California, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Three types of bacteria are involved. They want doctors to look for it especially in people who have traveled to India and Pakistan. And that it was spread from hand to mouth. Washing your hands is very important. And do not get antibiotics unless they are really needed for a problem.

The three U.S. patients were not related but they all had traveled in India. I believe the one woman had been in a car accident in India and treated there. Maybe this is a different bug.

If its in Pakistan,, its only a few mountains too afghanistan ,,, then into the troops,, might as well make this the flu epidemic of 1918,,, Do we ever hear good news,?

There are other super bugs:

1) super Staph called mrsa... for the last 7 yrs or so. Methicillin resistant staph.

2) Clostridium superbug from the bowel, resistant to antibiotics.
We've had this for a while now, in hospitals. Previous Clostridium difficle was treated with Vancomycin.

I would like to find out exactly what this bug really is...and the reports are still vague.

I'd appreciate a link to the actual name of the new bacteria.
Please post it if you find it.

Here is one recent article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10925411

Remember the hype and hysteria surrounding H1N1 which actually killed less than 1000 people in US? This new thing may be another media hype. But also, predictions about "super bugs" have been around for YEARS... one never knows when this will happen.

Here is an article which says what it is. NDM-1. We are not supposed to panic. It is mainly in India where the overuse of antibiotics is rampant.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/healt...102866429.html

Another article on NDM-1. http://www.aolnews.com/surge-desk/ar...plain/19589247

And yes, I know there are many out there.

Thank you, Kitt.

I recall the warnings about mrsa were hospital/surgically linked for a while and then escaped to schools and gyms and even Pro Athletic teams, later.

We can only hope for "the best" and that this will die out.