Superbug NDM-1

The Superbug NDM-1, an acronym for "New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase - 1''. A superbug which is resistant to antibiotics has been detected in a 24-year-old woman, the first known case in Malaysia. This lady did not have travelling records before, I am wondering how did she get it?! According to the news, she was only a carrier, and her bacteria from her body had already been extracted. But I am still wondering did her superbug has been trasnmitted to other people, eg. patients or health staff while she was having treatment in the hospital.

Anyway, I have checked some websites and found there are some prevention for the superbug NDM-1.

Prevention of the Superbug NDM-1


• Provision of good hygienic conditions, with adequate cleanliness and sanitization is the best bet against further spreading of this superbug.

• Reporting any incidence of Superbug NDM-1 and isolating that patient at the earliest, is essential and helps prevent the further spread of such organisms.

• Isolation of patients and preventing them from contracting such diseases that are likely to be affected by super bug NDM-1 gene gives better results than treating the patient once exposed.

Controlling the spread of Superbug NDM-1 is largely related to stopping further mutation of the gene that causes it. Since it is largely confined to the hospitals, its further spread can be prevented by ensuring that those dealing with such patients wear long sleeved disposable gowns and use disposable gloves. Also, frequent fumigation and other such measures go a long way in preventing it.

Hopefully the superbug NDM-1 will not cause a big issue in here as it is sad to know it. A peice of advice, if you feel unwell in your body, please seek for the treatment immediately and do not delay it as health is very important to us.