New means to fight 'un-killable' bacteria in healthcare settings
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 12:12
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified new means of fighting drug-tolerant bacteria, a growing global threat as menacing as drug-resistant microbes. Little is known about the mechanisms leading to tolerance, a strategy that makes bacteria 'indifferent' to antibiotics and almost 'un-killable,' which results in chronic infections extremely difficult to treat and cure.