Resistant bacteria

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Overuse of antibiotics has selectively bred resistant bacteria which

now pose a danger in many public places such as exercise rooms and

gymnasiums. Here is the sad story of a promising athlete:

Nation's tallest player has foot partially amputated

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2008-10-17-asheville-georg\

e-amputation_N.htm

Using antibacterial soaps may have the unintended consequence of

eliminating relatively innocuous bacteria that might have suppressed

more harmful bacteria. Even small scratches which become infected by

resistant bacteria can pose life-threatening situations. When these

superbugs become more common, it will be like turning back the clock

to the beginning of the 20th century before the discovery of penicillin.

Our longevity may depend as much on the cleanliness of our environment

as on the foods that we eat.

Tony