Joel Sweeney+FollowSuperbug Eats Hospital Plastics?!A drug-resistant superbug is now munching on the plastic in medical devices—seriously. Scientists found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, already a major infection risk, can actually digest the plastic used in stuff like catheters and wound dressings. This means it can stick around hospitals longer, resist cleaning, and even weaken life-saving equipment. The CDC already flags this bug as a big problem, but now it’s got a wild new trick. Hospitals might have to rethink how they fight germs—and design their tools! #Superbug #HospitalSafety #MedicalNews #Health10Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowSuperbug Eats Plastic in Hospitals?!A superbug that already kills hundreds of thousands yearly just got scarier: it can literally eat medical plastic. Scientists found Pseudomonas aeruginosa survives longer by munching on plastics used in sutures, implants, and even ventilators. This means hospital germs might be hanging out on medical gear way longer than we thought. Plus, the bug gets tougher after its plastic snack, making it harder to treat. Time to rethink how we keep hospitals safe! #Superbug #HealthNews #HospitalSafety #Health41Share
Kevin Rodriguez+FollowMeet the 'Northern Lights' SuperbugA new antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Staphylococcus borealis (aka the 'Northern Lights' bug), is making headlines after being discovered in Norway. Unlike the well-known golden staph, this one resists multiple antibiotics—yikes! It mostly hangs out on our skin but can cause serious trouble for people with weak immune systems, especially the elderly or those with implants. Researchers are still figuring out what diseases it causes, but it’s already showing it can be tough to treat. Definitely one to watch! #HealthNews #AntibioticResistance #Superbug #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #Health356Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowHospital Superbug Eats Medical Plastics?!Turns out, that pesky hospital superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa isn’t just dodging antibiotics—it can actually break down the biodegradable plastics used in medical devices! Scientists found it produces an enzyme that chews through stuff like sutures and catheters, possibly making infections even harder to fight. This could explain why these bacteria stick around on supposedly sterile surfaces. Time to rethink how we make medical gear? Wild science moment! #Superbug #MedicalNews #Science #Healthcare #HospitalInfections #Health8320Share
