Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria

Multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria are tiny living things that can make you sick. They are called "multidrug-resistant" because they have become immune to many medicines that are used to get rid of them. This makes it harder to treat infections caused by these bacteria.

These bacteria are called "gram-negative" because of a special test that scientists use to identify them. Gram-negative bacteria have a thin outer layer that makes it difficult for medicine to get inside and kill them. This outer layer also protects the bacteria from some cleaning agents and disinfectants.

These bacteria can cause many different types of infections, such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and blood infections. And because they are resistant to multiple drugs, doctors have to use stronger, more powerful medicines to treat these infections.

To avoid getting sick from multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, it is important to practice good hygiene. This means washing your hands often, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and making sure to take all prescribed antibiotics, even if you start feeling better before the medicine is finished.