Lives Changed by a Drug-Resistant Infection: Mary and Mo's Story
Millions of Americans develop drug-resistant infections each year, which can be difficult, or impossible, to treat. For sisters Mary and Mo, the issue is deeply personal because they lost their mom to a drug-resistant infection. Mary and Mo now work as nurses and infection preventionists dedicated to helping others avoid similar tragedies. In this video, Mary and Mo share their story and explain how simple actions can help prevent infections. Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from drug-resistant infections at https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedSisters Moe Lansing and Mary Miller, both nurses and infection preventionists, share the heartbreaking story of losing their mother to a drug-resistant bloodstream infection on Mother's Day. This personal tragedy inspired their careers, leading them to advocate for patient safety and rigorous infection control to prevent other families from experiencing similar losses.