Staph uses nitric oxide enzyme to colonize noses
Monday, November 28, 2016 - 16:01
in Health & Medicine
Staph bacteria colonize nasal passages through a newly discovered function for a primeval biochemical mechanism. The interior of the nose is a prime dwelling place for some forms of staph. More than one-third of the population has a chronic presence of Staphylococcus aureus in their nostrils and sinuses. From there, it can get onto the hands and other skin areas, say scientists.