Research reveals how a common bacterium may spread from the intestine

A typical gut bacterium that can spread through the body and cause a serious infection resists natural immune defenses and antibiotics by enhancing its protective outer layer, known as the cell envelope, according to a new study. The finding suggests possible new ways to target these bacterial infections.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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