How To Survive A SuperBug
Antibiotic resistance is a type of drug resistance where a microorganism is able to survive exposure to an antibiotic.
Many antibiotic resistance genes reside on plasmids, facilitating their transfer. If a bacterium carries several resistance genes, it is called multidrug resistant (MDR) or, informally, a superbug or super bacterium.
Superbugs can cause the following:
Multiple medical problems
May also cause:
Societal breakdowns, food shortages, transportation issues, and looting
During a superbug outbreak you will be faced with the rule of 3's basic survival skills
Protect yourself
Learn about the outbreak as soon as possible.
Wash you hands frequently
Exercise social distancing
Prepare for disruption of services
wear a respirator
protect your eyes
Wear medical gloves
Dispose of contaminated material properly
Eat yogurt
Get a flu shot
Take vitamins
Arm yourself
Many antibiotic resistance genes reside on plasmids, facilitating their transfer. If a bacterium carries several resistance genes, it is called multidrug resistant (MDR) or, informally, a superbug or super bacterium.
Superbugs can cause the following:
Multiple medical problems
May also cause:
Societal breakdowns, food shortages, transportation issues, and looting
During a superbug outbreak you will be faced with the rule of 3's basic survival skills
Protect yourself
Learn about the outbreak as soon as possible.
Wash you hands frequently
Exercise social distancing
Prepare for disruption of services
wear a respirator
protect your eyes
Wear medical gloves
Dispose of contaminated material properly
Eat yogurt
Get a flu shot
Take vitamins
Arm yourself
