Salmonella-infected mice that were given antibiotics became superspreaders
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 00:30
in Health & Medicine
Some people infected with pathogens spread their germs to others while remaining symptom-free themselves. Now, investigators believe they may know why. In a new study, Salmonella-infected mice that were given antibiotics became sicker and began shedding far more bacteria in their feces than they had before.