M6.6 Use of Abx

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE 101: HOW ANTIBIOTIC MISUSE ON FACTORY FARMS CAN MAKE YOU SICK

I was always under the impression that manure was good for farmland. Little did I know now reading this article that fecal bacteria is collected and can provide more durable of spread for AR through the environment. The antibiotics that are given to the livestock produces this in their waste and keeps perpetuating the development of this bacteria.

I also always knew that compared to other countries, America was behind in the times of raising their livestock. I went to Europe earlier this year for the first time and I had never tasted more pure meat and produce before. In this article I learned Sweden was the first to ban of use of antibiotics for growth promoters, and Denmark has taken their approach back to animal practice, leaving the piglets longer with their mothers so they can grow.

I would support the passing of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) for the future of our livestock farmers, producing a cleaner food source and starting to negate against antibiotics.

NEARBY LIVESTOCK MAY RAISE 'SUPERBUG' RISK

I think its especially alarming that individuals are being struct with this bacteria,  regardless of transmissions source not being the primary host anymore. The fact that now people can be infected by just going through our nose particles really startles me because depending how close you live to livestock or farms, you could be easily contaminated. 
I agree, there should be better regulation in how livestock operations happen within the U.S

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER THAT ANTIMICROBIAL WIPES AND SOAPS MAY BE MAKING YOU (AND SOCIETY) SICK

My initial thoughts about this article were I had always thought about whether or not these terms "anti-bacterial" and such would make a difference and I'm glad someone conducted the research to do so! I think it makes people feel better knowing they're doing their part to decrease the infection by wiping down their placements and covering their cough, but whether or not these practices work is another story. I like the analogy they used in the article, you do not want to rid your hands of all the bacteria but eliminate the "tourists," reminding you that you naturally have a defense mechanism. 

A REPORT ABOUT THE NEW PRACTICE OF INCORPORATING ANTIMICROBIALS INTO THE MANUFACTURE OF HOSPITAL FURNISHINGS

Working for UCSF, one of the top acute hospitals in the US, reading this article made me think a lot more about our regulation and policy about making sure we're being compliant. The attention to cleanliness is important and especially following the regulations. Working in the operating room (OR) , I always remembered  how strict and accurate the rules were, especially if you were just there  spectating.