Good bacteria armed with antibiotic resistance protect gut microbiome

(American Society for Microbiology) Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have discovered that populating the gastrointestinal tracts of mice with Bacteroides species producing a specific enzyme helps protect the good commensal bacteria from the harmful effects of antibiotics. Their research is published ahead of print in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news