The researchers from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have discovered a new variant of superbug called NDM-4 from sewage water in Aligarh.
The superbug has been found by Dr Asad U Khan, Associate Professor and Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, along with his research team.
The discovery is significant because this superbug has been reported for the first time in India. The findings of the study were published in the latest issue of Journal of Medical Microbiology, a UK based journal. The researchers said that it is likely that the superbug has been in existence in the sewerage water of drains around JN Medical College.
Dr. Khan added that that infection caused by this superbug was not easy to control and it is more dangerous than NDM-1, the superbug discovered in 2012.
Khan and his team are also involved in screening of NDM- superbug in Neonatal Intensive care Unit in collaboration with Prof S Manazir Ali, Department of Pediatrics.
He noted that this superbug in India and its dissemination to other countries are already prime issues for the Ministry of Health, Govt of India. The priority is to come up with policies in order to control the threat of the producers of NDM-4.
According to Khan, the emergence of NDM-4 superbug and other variants in India should be seen as a major challenge more steps are needed to evaluate prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria and develop strategies to prevent their spread.
Khan also stressed on the need to spread awareness regarding the urgent need of taking due precautions with regard to safe drinking water and uncontaminated food. He said that people must use antibiotics only after being prescribed by a doctor.
The discovery is significant because this superbug has been reported for the first time in India. The findings of the study were published in the latest issue of Journal of Medical Microbiology, a UK based journal. The researchers said that it is likely that the superbug has been in existence in the sewerage water of drains around JN Medical College.
Dr. Khan added that that infection caused by this superbug was not easy to control and it is more dangerous than NDM-1, the superbug discovered in 2012.
Khan and his team are also involved in screening of NDM- superbug in Neonatal Intensive care Unit in collaboration with Prof S Manazir Ali, Department of Pediatrics.
He noted that this superbug in India and its dissemination to other countries are already prime issues for the Ministry of Health, Govt of India. The priority is to come up with policies in order to control the threat of the producers of NDM-4.
According to Khan, the emergence of NDM-4 superbug and other variants in India should be seen as a major challenge more steps are needed to evaluate prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria and develop strategies to prevent their spread.
Khan also stressed on the need to spread awareness regarding the urgent need of taking due precautions with regard to safe drinking water and uncontaminated food. He said that people must use antibiotics only after being prescribed by a doctor.
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