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UConnPIRG launches campaign to get McDonald’s to stop serving beef raised on antibiotics

Acinetobacter is a bacterial infection that is resistant to three different classes of antibiotics.  It may cause pneumonia or bloodstream infections in severe cases.  Some strains of Acinetobacter are resistant to all antibiotics including last resort and newer kinds.  The majority of Acinetobacter is multidrug resistant, meaning it cannot be killed by multiple different antibiotics.  You can reduce your chances of being infected by not overusing antibiotics and by completing your antibiotic packs when prescribed.  Don't forget handwashing and proper drug use are essential to avoid these diseases.  For more information look here https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf#page=53 

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea is an STD that is resistant to most if not all antibiotics used to treat normal gonorrhea.  The symptoms of NG are discharge, and inflammation of the urethra, cervix, pharynx, or rectum.  NG is a very preventable disease just remember to have safe sex, and communicate with your partner.   If you do contract NG please report it to your physician so that you can be treated and stop the spread of disease, more than half of NG cases go unreported and untreated causing more victims.  For more information click here https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf#page=53

MRSA is an antibiotic superbug found in hospitals.  This infection is occasionally life-threatening, and fairly common.  You can avoid this infection by ensuring that all healthcare professionals use proper handwashing techniques and follow all CDC protocol for surgical procedures.  The infection normally manifests in skin abscesses/ or skin infections.  It may also occur on or near surgical wounds.  If you see any redness or pus you should cover the wound and alert your physician.  To find out more about MRSA look here - https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf#page=77

C.Diff is one of the most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria.  Symptoms include diarrhea more than 10 times a day, severe cramping, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, dehydration, rapid heart rate. You are most likely to encounter this disease during a hospital stay or after getting sick with a common infection.  It is caused by an excess of the good bacteria in your gut.  To help prevent infection and the spread of this horrifying disease, wash your hands, correctly take your antibiotics when you are sick, and make sure to see your primary care physician when you experience any of the listed symptoms for more than 72 hours. For more information on C.Diff look here. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/pdf/ar-threats-2013-508.pdf#page=51

And here’s Kate scoring a huge op-ed in the Durango Herald: “We urge [Obama] the administration to keep up with the retail sector and go further to limit the use of antibiotics to when animals are truly sick or directly exposed to illness.“