Ndm-1 Resistance: Fleming’s Predictions Become True

Bacteria, beside other microorganisms are mainly responsible for human sufferings beside their beneficial effects. After discovery of Penicillin bacterial diseases were controlled to a much extent. The name ‘antibiotic’ makes us feel that we, humans are superior at least from microorganisms. Serious infections caused by bacteria that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotics have become a major global healthcare problem in the 21st century. Resistance to antibiotics shows that they can fight back and challenge our knowledge and intellect. Discovery of New Delhi metallo-1 make us feel that this is the result of our own ignorance. Indiscriminate, irrational and illogical use of antibiotics is helping bacteria to fight against us. What objections are being raised at the Govt. level, and how research community defends us, keeping that apart, the question is to realize and resolve the threat rather than to overlook it. Our outlook need to be changed and health policies and guidelines need to be reevaluated and overhauled timely.