Superbugs - All Videos
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Dr. Oz explains why antibiotic use can cause more resistant bacteria and superbugs. Then, NBC News medical contributor...3:42 -
The CDC estimates that roughly half of all antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate or unnecessary. Contributor Dr....3:42 -
There are a number of reasons why bacteria have developed a resistance to antibiotics, says Arjun Srinivasan, MD, CAPT,...1:46 -
“Superbugs” refer to bacteria, viruses and infections that are resistant to antibiotics. Watch Darria Long Gillespie,...0:33 -
Bacteria have been developing resistance faster than new antibiotics can be created. Watch Darria Long Gillespie, MD,...1:03 -
Dr. Oz explains how antibiotic-resistant superbugs get into your meat, from farm to market. Then, Dr. Urvashi Rangan,...2:13 -
Consumer Reports’ Dr. Urvashi Rangan shares the statistics behind investigations into antibiotic-resistant chicken and...2:53 -
Bacteria that build up resistance to antibiotics are becoming a common problem. In this video, Darria Long Gillespie,...1:00 -
Research requested by President Obama and education on behalf of medical associations are two ways in which antibiotic...0:41 -
There are many types of bacteria, viruses, parasites and other infections that are resistant to antibiotics. Watch Darria...0:36 -
Overuse of antibiotics including in livestock and the food supply are a big problem in the U.S. Watch Darria Long Gil...1:02 -
Resistant bacteria and viruses, also called superbugs, are a problem in hospitals. In this video, Darria Long Gillespie,...0:30 -
Only take antibiotics when you need them and take the full course as directed. In this video, Darria Long Gillespie,...0:45 -
MRSA is the resistant version of a typical bacteria known as Staph. aureus. In this video, Darria Long Gillespie, MD,...0:21 -
MRSA can be transmitted by touching the skin of someone who is infected or touching items that they have touched. In...0:28 -
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is resistant to the antibiotics that treat Staph. aureus. This means...0:30 -
MRSA are resistant bacteria that can be transmitted where people have a lot of direct contact with each other. Watch...0:29