The drug-resistant virus spreads widely in Europe

Scientists warned on November 16 that cases of Clostridium difficile (or C-difficile) resistant "virus" are increasing and spreading widely in Europe.

Clostridium difficile bacteria under a microscope. (Source: Internet)

A European-wide study found that the incidence of C-difficile infections in hospitals increased to 4.1 / 10,000 days of patients treated in 2008, compared with 2.45 / 10,000 in 2005.

Scientists believe that improper use of antibiotics and abuse in recent decades has prompted an increase in drug-resistant "C-difficile" infections, a bacterium. attack the intestine, and methicillin- resistant Staphyloccus (MRSA).

In early 2010, scientists warned of a new drug-resistant virus originating in India called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM-1) that could infect the world.

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said that more than 400,000 patients in the area are infected with drug-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance is still a major problem in the industry. medical.