“Super bacteria” may be deadly, beware of cute pets turning into pathogens

In recent years, cases of infection with deadly bacteria have been on the rise. In our country, the misuse of antibiotics has caused bacteria to develop increasing drug resistance. USA Scientists recently announced that pets may be one of the reasons for the increase in cases of deadly bacterial infections. In the autumn when infectious diseases are prevalent, are you still close to your pets at home?

Pets can carry and spread "superbugs"

Long before in the United States, researchers reported that pets such as cats and dogs in the home may carry Staphylococcus aureus, known as a "superbug."

This Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen that can cause a variety of infections such as skin lesions, endocarditis, acute pneumonia, osteomyelitis and sepsis. These bacteria are also called "superbugs" because they develop multiple resistance to antibiotics.

"Superbugs" can reportedly live on the skin of humans or pets without causing any symptoms. However, once this bacteria enters a wound, it can cause a serious infection that even antibiotics cannot cure!

Researchers report that they have isolated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains from 46 British cats and dogs and sequenced the genes of these strains. The strains were found to be very consistent with such strains found in humans. The researchers believe this shows that such germs can be transmitted between these pets and their owners, and may also be transmitted between pets.

Proper cleaning and hygiene can reduce the risk of infection

Although "super bacteria" are very scary, researchers also said that as long as owners pay more attention to cleanliness and hygiene, especially when they have wounds on their bodies, and try to avoid contact with pets, they can reduce the risk of infection. Bathe your pet frequently during the change of seasons. Be sure to wash and change the beds, sofa cushions, and owner's clothes where the pet lies frequently. Also, disinfect and inhibit bacteria in pet supplies regularly.

More importantly, due to the drug resistance of "super bacteria", experts recommend that owners can choose cleaning products with Chinese herbal ingredients in their daily cleaning. Due to the special structure and characteristics of Chinese medicine itself, bacteria are less likely to develop drug resistance to it. At the same time, purely natural and pure plant-based Chinese herbal cleaning products often contain direct antibacterial ingredients. The total alkaloids of Sophora flavescens commonly contained in the healthy adult series products have obvious inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc. In addition, laundry detergents with commonly used Chinese medicine formulas can effectively kill bacteria spread by pets on clothes.