Preventing 'cell wall remodeling' may hold key to defeating intransigent super bugs
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 11:20
in Health & Medicine
B. multivorans is a notorious pathogen that can cause infections such as pneumonia in immune-compromised individuals with underlying lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis. This pathogen can also cause rapid clinical deterioration in patients, including blood stream infections, which can lead to death. What makes B. multivorans especially dangerous is that it is intrinsically resistant to a broad range of antibiotics, creating a major challenge to treatment.