The new superbugs of 2011 are those resistant to carbapenems. These are the drugs of last resort for highly drug resistant strains of e-coli, klebsiella pneumoniae and acinetobacter baumannii.
Medical workers or infection specialist can will find the latest information about ESBL, carbapenemases (CRKP or KPC) and the highly drug resistant NDM-1 infections in our unique news directory.
If you are a patient, family member or medical worker seeking clarity about the new superbugs the questions below may help.
