ASCP Skin Deep

November/December 2012

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Beating the Bugs important than ever by Leslie Roste Around the world, there is an increasing risk from highly pathogenic (disease- causing) bacteria that are quickly becoming resistant to virtually all available antibiotics. In March 2012, Margaret Chan, MD, director-general of the World Health Organization, spoke to world leaders about this risk. Her message was clear: the chance of acquiring, transmitting, and becoming seriously ill with one of these pathogens is much greater than ever before. Estheticians have the responsibility to ensure that their clients leave as healthy and germ-free as when they walked in the door. You certainly do not want to be responsible for making anyone ill, and you also need to protect your reputation and business in today's tough economy. As drug-resistant bacteria increase, prevention is more 22 ASCP Skin Deep November/December 2012

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