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A mother’s real experience caring for a child who’s a carrier of a “superbug”
A mother’s real experience caring for a child who’s a carrier of a “superbug”
Easy to Spread: A Mother’s Real Story of Caring for a Child Carrying a Superbug
Easy to Spread: A Mother’s Real Story of Caring for a Child Carrying a Superbug
The article explains how antibiotics only work when taken exactly as prescribed — if treatment is stopped early or not followed correctly, bacteria can mutate and become resistant to antibiotics. These drug-resistant bacteria are known as “superbugs.”
What Happened in This Family
Dr. Nurul Adani Annas, a medical practitioner, shared her family’s challenging experience after her twin newborns were born prematurely.
One of the twins, Adam, tested positive as a carrier of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) — a type of superbug that is very difficult to treat with antibiotics.
The baby did not show signs of illness from the bacteria, but the fact he was a carrier meant strict care was required to prevent spreading it to others, especially his twin.
How the Mother Managed Care at Home:
She followed very strict hygiene procedures, similar to hospital infection controls — including thorough hand-washing, using separate supplies for each twin (like towels and diapering items), and maintaining cleanliness to minimize bacterial spread.
These steps were not just inconvenient — they also raised the cost of daily life and required constant vigilance to protect both children.
An estimated RM12bil a year to treat M’sians for superbug
An estimated RM12bil a year to treat M’sians for superbug
Learn about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with WHO's new Kahoot quiz, launched for #WAAW2024!
Learn about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with WHO's new Kahoot quiz, launched for #WAAW2024!
Join us for a webinar on "Enhancing Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Developing Countries" during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024!🌍
Join us for a webinar on "Enhancing Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance in Developing Countries" during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024!🌍
Webinar 18_11 AMR Surveillance WAAW 2024(1).pdfJoin Us in Celebrating Clean Hospitals Day on October 20th 2024!
Join Us in Celebrating Clean Hospitals Day on October 20th 2024!
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New GRAM Project paper in The Lancet reveals alarming AMR trends
New GRAM Project paper in The Lancet reveals alarming AMR trends
📢 Just published: The latest GRAM Project paper in The Lancet provides a comprehensive analysis of bacterial #AMR trends. 📊Bacterial AMR has caused over a million deaths annually since 1990. Forecasts show 39 million deaths between 2025-2050 — that’s 3 deaths every minute.
It's crucial that policymakers use this data to take decisive action and curb the growing threat of AMR. Download the toolkit below to learn how you can help support the campaign and raise awareness.
🔗 Read more: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01867-1/fulltext
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