It’s the CDC’s GET SMART ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS week. Do you know antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses such as a cold or a sore throat? Get some rest and drink your fluids. Your body will take care of the rest. The abuse of antibiotics is a serious concern, fueling the development of antibiotic-resistant […]
Superbug Sweeps through US media
The news waves are overflowing with reports that “the new superbug” which originated in India has reached the US shores and is “gaining ground”. Here and here. I don’t mean to downplay anything but I’m just a tad annoyed. So let me count the reasons why: First, it was bound to happen. Microbes are smarter than we […]