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) files can be obtained. There is a growing concern around the world, that some organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are becoming resistant to drugs used to combat them. An example is the growing resistance to antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. This can make treatment more difficult, resulting in less effective antibiotics to prevent and treat infections and infectious diseases. Resistance to antibiotics occurs when antimicrobials are not effective in killing or stopping the growth of particular microorganisms such as bacteria. The term antimicrobial refers to as natural and synthetic substances such as antibiotics and disinfectants that can kill or block the reproduction of microorganisms. By the 1940's, when antibiotics were discovered, people with infections such as tuberculosis, pneumonia and sexually transmitted diseases, often die because existing procedures were not very effective. With the discovery of new drugs, the ability to fight disease has improved. However, since some bacteria become resistant to these drugs. The main reason for resistance is considered to be excessive or improper use of drugs such as antibiotics, to prevent or treat infections in humans, animals and plants. Microbes are constantly adapting to the environment and be able to take on characteristics of other microbes. When antibiotics are used improperly, weak bacteria are killed, and strong, more resistant ones survive and reproduce. Microbes that develop resistance to one antibiotic have the ability to develop resistance to other antibiotics. This is called cross-resistance. Links were also between the provision of drugs for animals and the development of resistance in humans. Drugs are often given to farm animals for treatment and prevention of infections in the agro-food industry and stimulate economic growth. Food and sprayed on fruit trees to prevent or treat diseases. They can be transferred to people in meat, milk, fruit or drinking water, adding to the resistance problem. An example of this is drug-resistant Salmonella, which can be transmitted from animals to humans through the food chain. Other factors that cause resistance include incorrect diagnosis, which leads to inappropriate drug prescribed or not to take antibiotics prescription in accordance with the instructions, such as not taking any orders. You may be exposed to drug-resistant microbes in the same way, you get other infections by:

contaminated food, water or soil;

during treatment in a clinic or hospital. Drug-resistant bacteria can also enter Canada through imported food or international travel strattera price. Proper diagnosis is the first step towards effective treatment of any infection. Visit your doctor for proper evaluation. Keep in mind that antibiotics do not work at all. For example, antibiotics are not effective against viruses such as colds and flu. In addition, certain microbes can be treated more effectively with drugs intended for them. This often requires laboratory testing. Take medications as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking prescription part way through treatment (if you have any serious adverse reactions) without prior discussion with your doctor. Even if you feel better to use the recipe as stated, to make sure that all microbes are destroyed. Do not share prescriptions with anyone else. Taking inappropriate drug resistance does increase the problem. Do not get rid of outdated or unused medications down the toilet or pour it into the sink, or put it in the trash. If so, the medicine gets into groundwater, which may increase the problem of drug resistance. Instead, check to see if your pharmacy has a drug recycling program that has not used drugs in an environmentally safe manner. If the area has such a program, take medication to your municipal warehouse for proper waste disposal. Avoid using antibacterial soap and "bacteria fighting" cleaning. These products kill the "good" bacteria that fight bad bacteria. Cleaning with soap and water or disinfectant solution of chlorine surface water and vinegar or home enough. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is the most effective way to prevent any type of infection. Ask your doctor vaccinations you and your children and keep vaccinations up to date. Store, handle and prepare food safely. When cooking always wash cutting boards and knives with detergent and water. Use bleach on the surface, where you handled raw poultry. Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables to be eaten raw. If you use water from wells, have it checked. Encourage farmers to give antibiotics to their animals only when necessary. Federal Government in developing a comprehensive policy to address antibiotic resistance, also conducts other activities including research, monitoring and education. Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada works with national and international perspective with other government agencies and institutions to bring science and policy together. Multilateral Conference held resistance to antibiotics and prepared a final report in 2002. This report focuses on developing a common understanding of resistance to antibiotics and issues related to the Canadian perspective. New policy guidelines and actions that are developed based on these recommendations. ).

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