Analyzing the differences in antibiotic resistance between the gut and mouth microbiome

(King's College London) The threat of antimicrobial resistance to medication is a global health issue. Recent years have seen a surge in our awareness of resistance genes; and as a result of the prevalence of these genes, antibiotics are becoming less effective at treating microbial infections, such as TB and gonorrhea.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news