South Asian superbug claims first fatality

[CHIMO]

Source: Agence France-Presse

BRUSSELS - A Belgian man became the first known fatality of a drug-resistant "superbug" originating in South Asia, reinforcing fears the germ could spread worldwide after infecting dozens of people in Britain and Australia.

The unnamed patient became infected while hospitalized in Pakistan and died in June, a doctor from the Brussels hospital where he had been treated told Belgian media on Friday.

"He was involved in a car accident during a trip to Pakistan. He was hospitalized with a major leg injury and then repatriated to Belgium, but he was already infected," the doctor said.

Despite being administered colistin, a powerful antibiotic, the patient died, the doctor said.


Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/South+Asian+superbug+claims+first+fatality/3395139/story.html

[gateley]

1. This is the first I've heard of this. Sure hope Cheney and Rumsfeld don't contract it. nt

[blackspade]

2. swell.

So now that the Swine Flu is no longer a threat, the MSM has to gin up a new horrible illness to distract us from the corporate looting of America.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

5. Yep.

If it's not shiny or a celebrity, it's a terror of some sort!

Be distracted, be afraid. Stay powerless.

x(

Fuck the media and the corporate overlords that control it.

[Lifelong Protester]

3. A really deadly pandemic is only a matter of time, I feel.

Personal opinion. No data.


But I think the planet is 'due' for one of these.

[AnnieBW]

4. Australia? Crikey!

One of my co-workers is there right now!

[meowomon]

6. Keep your hands washed!!!

That is the number one way to prevent infections of any kind.

[PassingFair]

7. The Belgian Flu!

Starts with a little Phlegm.


Thank you...I'm here all week.