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Medicine: Superbug Infections #991031

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011
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(Studio: Erica Hill) Report introduced.

(Atlanta: Mark Strassmann) Bacterial infections at hospitals from so-called superbugs examined; details given about problems in Alabama hospitals, the CDC investigation, about five deadly bacteria wreaking havoc in hospitals. [Medical West hospital physician Dr. Francois BLAUDEAU†- says the infections are life threatening.] [Alabama department of public health Donald WILLIAMSON†- talks about IV contamination.] [CDC healthcare assn. infection prevention program Dr. Arjun SRINIVASAN†- recounts past problems.] [UCLA medical center infectious disease specialist Dr. Brad SPELLBERG†- says there is no treatment for these bacteria.]

Reporter(s):
Hill, Erica;
Strassmann, Mark
Duration:
00:02:20

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