Super Protection from Superbugs the fight against antibiotic - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Super Protection from Superbugs the fight against antibiotic resistance condensed, introductory program Presented by: Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Reduction Coalition Version 3-24-20

Preventing the Spread of Infection ● Cover your mouth when you sneeze ● Avoid close contact ● Stay home when you are sick ● Minimize touching your eyes, nose or mouth ● Wash hands frequently Video demonstrating the best way to sneeze Version 3-24-20

Preventing the Spread of Infection Clean and disinfect surfaces Cell phones have more germs than toilets! Version 3-24-20

Which one is more effective? or Version 3-24-20

Handwashing Prevents the Spread of Infection Soap and water is Soap and water more effective removes germs from your hands Alcohol-based hand sanitizer kills most germs , but does not kill them all! Version 3-24-20

How long should you wash your hands for? A. 10 seconds B. 20 seconds C. 45 seconds D. 1 minute Version 3-24-20

Glo Germ Activity Version 3-24-20

What’s the difference? Bacteria Virus vs Version 3-24-20

What’s the difference? Bacteria Able to live in many different types of environments Complex, single-celled creatures Many are harmless and some help with many functions of the body Cause bacterial infections Version 3-24-20

What’s the difference? Virus Requires a living host to multiply Tiny without a cell structure Some viruses cause disease, and they’re very specific in the cells they attack Cause viral infections Version 3-24-20

What’s the difference? Bacteria Virus Cause bacterial infections Cause viral infections Antibiotics can be used Antibiotics are NOT effective Version 3-24-20

Do Probiotics Help Antibiotics Work Better? Probiotics Live microorganisms, found in some yogurts and foods, that are intended to have health benefits Help digest food, destroy bacteria that cause disease, and produce vitamins Version 3-24-20

Do Probiotics Help Antibiotics Work Better? Version 3-24-20

Do Probiotics Help Antibiotics Work Better? Antibiotics Kill or inhibit bacteria that cause infection May kill the “good” bacteria in your gut and cause side effects like diarrhea Taking antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance Version 3-24-20

How Does Resistance Occur? Click here for 30 second YouTube Video Version 3-24-20

Antibiotic Resistance Kills ! $20 billion in extra health care costs, and + lost productivity of $35 billion per year Version 3-24-20

17 Antibiotics are life-saving drugs, but... Common Side effects • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea Most common cause of emergency department visits for Allergic reactions adverse drug events in children under 18 Full body rash ● years of age Difficulty breathing ● swelling of mouth, lips, and/or ● tongue Version 3-24-20

18 Antibiotics are life-saving drugs, but... Serious/life threatening side effect Clostridium difficile or “C diff” Version 3-24-20

If you are prescribed an antibiotic, make sure you take it correctly! Make sure directions are understood Take at the same time(s) each day Do not skip doses Never share antibiotics Do not save antibiotics for next time Version 3-24-20

Illness Usual Cause Antibiotic Needed Viruses Bacteria NO Cold/Runny Nose Bronchitis/Chest Cold Maybe Yes Whooping Cough (pertussis) NO Flu (influenza) Yes Strep Throat NO Sore Throat (except strep) Maybe Middle Ear Infection Yes Urinary Tract Infection Version 3-24-20

Spread the word...not the germs Covering your cough and washing your hands can prevent the spread of disease Antibiotics should only be used to treat infections caused by bacteria, NOT viruses Not using antibiotics the right way can lead to antibiotic resistance You can help by telling your family members what you learned during this presentation Version 3-24-20