Superbugs, viruses and bacteria
Superbugs, viruses and bacteria are broad terms we use to describe different types of germs. (see ‘What are germs?’) Germs exist in all sorts of places; outside, at home, in hospital, at work – pretty much everywhere.
Superbugs are germs (or pathogens) that are resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotics are drugs which are used to kill bacteria that can cause illness. If a germ is resistant to the drug we use to kill it, then it will survive and continue to make you ill.
Unfortunately, these bugs thrive in semi-closed environments like hospitals, health care surgeries and nursing homes - where there is a high concentration of illness and germs. Some are already resistant to antibiotics, and others are learning from each other and developing resistance too.
Though antibiotics do work, their widespread use means some germs (pathogens) have evolved to become immune to them, and that means they are very difficult to treat.
Hospitals and other similar environments have an especially high number of people passing through, bringing with them contamination from many sources. The germs then collect and multiply, and it’s easy for the various germs to attack, because hospital patients are likely to have weakened immune systems due to ill health.
To have the best chance of protecting yourself and your loved ones, it’s important to know the facts about these germs; how they are caught, what harm they cause, symptoms to watch out for and who is particularly vulnerable.
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