Superbug handout Flashcards
Name three superbugs.
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea, C-difficile, and Carbapenem -resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
What are superbugs?
An antibiotic resistant organism.
What is the main causation of the superbug?
Over prescription of anti biotics.
The CDC ranks threat of superbug into which three categories?
Urgent, severe and concerning.
What superbugs are in the urgent category?
CRE, C difficile, and drug resistant Neisseria gonorrhea .
How many healthcare associated infections were the result of CRE?
9,300 per year.
What is CRE?
Carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae .
What is the most common hospital based super bug in the U.S. ?
C difficle.
What is the number of cases of drug resistant Neisseria per year?
246,000 U.S. cases per year.
How can we as future healthcare professionals limit the spread of superbugs?
Prescribe antibiotics only to patients who need them?
