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Rhiannon,

After reading this I think I will revisit my doctor as this is where I got
my information in the first place.

Micaylah


>>However, the bacteria that live in other mediums such as what might land on
>>your counter are somewhat killed by antibacterial soap and not a total wipe
>>out. The strength is not of a sufficient level to be a threat to the
>>mutation of a stronger strain which with be immune to it. >
>
>
>This is a common misconception, and one which only adds to the problem of
>bacaterial resistance that we are already experiencing.  The problem with an
>'insufficient level', or, underdosing , is that only the very weakest are
>killed and the stonger, more naturally _resistant_ bacteria are left.
>Stronger strains are rarely a product of mutation, but are commonly products
>of low dose antibiotic/antibacterial _selection_.   Thus we are creating the
>"superbugs" you read about in magazines or see on the news.  Or, possibly
>experience in everyday life.  Ultra-low levels of antibiotics which can be
>found in commercial meat products made from animals which were regularly
>prophylaxed by antibiotic injections or feed additives are also contributing
>to the problem. As are irresponsible beekeepers who allow chemicals and
>antibiotics to taint the honey often sold as 'natural' and 'healthy',
>because they think more is better when it comes to protecting a dwindling
>bee population.
>
>And just because I'm already wearing the hat, bacterial or viral _mutation_
>is what most commonly bring us what we think of as "new" diseases.
>Especially viruses. Take the cold. It mutates so fast you can catch several
>different colds in one seson.  Or Ebola Zaire.  Or when a viral agent
>responsible for an epizootic mutates and becomes virulent to humans -
>voila - HIV.
>
>Don't mean to be a doomsayer here, but I just wanted to know that all you
>guys out there understand how selection workscourse) Plain soap and HOT
>water are still sufficient for cleanliness, and a solution of bleach
>thoroughly sanitizes (kills everything) and is the simplest way to go. And
>no, one person using this antibiotic or that bacteriostat isn't going to
>create a monster bug.  But the cumultive effects of indiscriminate use of
>these agents by a large population are already having world impact.
>
>Rhiannon Cathaoir-mor, OL/
>Alma Johnson, R.Ph.
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