HOW TO TACKLE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE?
In my previous post, i mentioned about how antibiotic resistance is threatening our lives. We know antibiotic resistance is bigger challenge now. Over dependency on medicines and alteration in genetic make-up of microbes, both have bought the monstrous problem of antibiotic resistance. As of now communicable diseases were some how managed well. If we see trends in latest research, it is non communicable diseases that are taking lead in claiming live. But with new findings, antibiotic resistance can allow entry of communicable diseases from back door. Overuse of antimicrobials has pulled us back to the point where it all started. Yes, indeed we returned to the situation when we had no treatment for curing infections. This time situation is more grim as the standard drugs are failing. Superbug is reality now. So what we should do now? To tackle Antibiotic resistance, should we make Super Antibiotic or Super Drug? What we do after 50 years from now when these drugs fails too? Instead of making Super Drug, can't we concentrate on building immunity? Look at the bacterias. They shielded themselves from the effect of antibiotics. They are doing best for their survival. Can't we do same? Rather relying on suppressor drugs which suppress the activity of microbes, we should focus on immunity boosters. Anything that builds immunity must be promoted. If our immunity is strong then no bacteria can harm us. Even to the patients of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Dengue and many other diseases, good diet is key to get back to the normal. Many vaccines can be introduced which can prevent any such infections thereby building immunity against the diseases.
Some Preventive measures to control antibiotic resistance
- Never take medicines by your own
- Always follow prescription suggested by doctor
- Wash Hand whenever it is necessary
- Always eat well which is hygienic
- WHO Five Keys to Safer Food (keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, use safe water and raw materials)
- Keep your environment clean
- As a health practitioner never prescribe medicines to the patients which are not needed
- Safer sex
- Vaccinate animals
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