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Horror movies graphically reveal the ravages of killer plagues and flesh-eating bacteria, but behind this Hollywood hype is a story of real and immanent danger. Here on the prairie, antibiotic resistant strains of staph and strep are putting the lives and health of area residents at risk. When first discovered, antibiotics were touted as a miracle cure...and they literally were. Infections that were fatal before the turn of the century were tamed to mere inconveniences during this century. But we've come almost full circle. The misuse, over prescription, and abuse of antibiotics has allowed resistant strains of bacteria to develop and once again threaten health and life. Diseases that were virtually eliminated with the introduction of antibiotics are mutating, gaining strength, and resisting treatment. Within the past year, four deaths in North Dakota have been attributed to antibiotic resistant streptococcus pneumonia. Even with early diagnosis and every treatment option available to modern medicine, physicians -- and their patients -- were helpless. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family. You can help reduce the development of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria by learning: Funding for Healthworks is provided by Dakota Medical Foundation. Information provided on Healthworks is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or to be used for diagnosis or treatment. No information on this site should be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a qualified professional. If you suspect that you or someone you cares about is depressed, contact your physician or a professional who specializes in the treatment of depressive illness. This site includes links to sites that provide additional information on Clinical Depression and related topics, however, Prairie Public nor Dakota Medical Foundation endorses or recommends any site, product, or service provided on these links.
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