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Sex 'superbug' feared to be 'more infectious than AIDS' discovered in HawaiiBy DAILY MAIL REPORTERPUBLISHED10:58 EST, 5 May 2013 | UPDATED: 03:38 EST, 6 May 2013 Health officials are warning that two cases of a so-called 'sex superbug' have been confirmed in Hawaii.Hawaii News Now reports that the 'sex superbug' is a resistant strain of gonorrhea.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked Congress for $50 million to find a new antibiotic to treat the drug-resistant strain of the disease. The first case in the nation was identified in a young woman in Hawaii in May 2011.The 'sex superbug' called H041 was first discovered in Japan in 2011. It spread to Hawaii, and has now surfaced in California and Norway.Peter Whiticir with the State Department of Health says advisories have been sent to physicians and health care providers around Hawaii to be on the lookout for the resistant strain of gonorrhea.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked Congress for $50 million to find a new antibiotic to treat the drug-resistant strain of the disease. The first case in the nation was identified in a young woman in Hawaii in May 2011.Doctors are warning that an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhoea, now considered a superbug, has the potential to be as deadly as the AIDS virus.Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in North America.‘This might be a lot worse than AIDS in the short run because the bacteria is more aggressive and will affect more people quickly,’ Alan Christianson, a doctor of naturopathic medicine told CNBC.Nearly 30 million people have died from AIDS related causes worldwide, but Christianson believes the effect of the gonorrhea bacteria is more direct. ‘Getting gonorrhea from this strain might put someone into septic shock and death in a matter of days,’ Christianson said. ‘This is very dangerous.’ In a briefing on Capitol Hill last week, William Smith, executive director of the National Coalition for STD Directors, urged Congress to target nearly $54 million in immediate funding to help find an antibiotic for HO41 and to conduct an education and public awareness campaign. The 'superbug' was first discovered in Japan and some health officials have said it could rival AIDSAlthough no deaths from HO41 have been reported as yet, experts say avoiding the disease completely is the best course of action.‘People need to practice safe sex, like always,’ Christianson said. ‘Anyone beginning a new relationship should get tested along with their partner.
You're gonnorheally want to rethink about visiting.
First discovered in Japan (an island). Now found in Hawaii (islands). I hate to sound all conspiracy theoryish, but it sounds to me like someone is trying out a new manmade disease in a controlled environment.
Bitchslap.I hope you like Peach Cobbler, newbee...
I have no idea what that even means. But if you don't think the same scientists who fight diseases can't create them, then you're the crazy one.
We are going to Hawaii next year for our 20th wedding anniversary.I ain't scared of no little STD, as I won't be dippin my wicket in unknown areas.
Air fare is the ticket to spreading is disease about the world. We can travel all over the Earth and find a new unknown disease
What ever.