From harmless skin bacteria to dreaded pathogens
International research team discovers additional component in staphylococcal cell wall that turns the bacterium potentially deadly
27-May-2021 -
The bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidisis primarily a harmless microbe found on the skin and in the noses of humans. Yet some strains of this species can cause infections – in catheters, artificial joints, heart valves, and in the bloodstream – which are difficult to treat. These bacteria are ...
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