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Antibiotic Resistance Part 2

Antibiotic, Bacteria, Biohazardous Waste, Global HeathBy Crime Clean March 3, 2015

Are you aware of antibiotic resistance? Do you know what it is? Did you know? 80% of all antibiotic use in the United States are given to poultry and other livestock 29.9 Million pounds are used to give to livestock 7.7 million pounds are used to treat sick people The Poultry Case Study Americans today…

Antibiotic Resistance Part 1

Antibiotic, Bacteria, Biohazardous Waste, Global HeathBy Crime Clean February 26, 2015

In this month’s National Geographic, I came across a fascinating article about antibiotic resistance. The recent scare in California of a bacteria, spread in hospitals through a special type of scope used in the pancreas and bile ducts, is raising awareness. CRE is not only spread through medical devices, but through wounds and stool. The…