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What is NDM-10?
What is NDM-10 bug? I heard about it on a website that it is very common in hospitals in India. How if affects us and what sort of illnesses does it cause?
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NDM-10 gene is localised on a plasmid (Small DNA of a bacteria)
There are many NDMs...NewDelhiMetallo-beta-lactamase(named as NewDelhi ....but this is seen in many places in India, Other Countries).
Carbapenemases (enzyme in Bacteria) has particularly dangerous resistance mechanisms, since they can inactivate a wide range of different antibiotics.
It simply means a resistant bacteria/ superbug.
This is a challenge to our society. All of us together need to fight against it.
A Urinary Tract Infection, A Lung Infection could be that resistant Bacteria.
Next Steps
When you are not getting better out of infection, Culture and sensitivity of sputum/ blood/ urine (depending on Clinical condition) will help us diagnosing this.
Health Tips
Never Use Over- The -Counter Antibiotics.
A good Physician will always judge, weather antibiotic is indicated for you when you are ill.
Always take correct dose,full course of antibiotic injections or tablets as prescribed.
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