Researchers pinpoint superbug's resistance protein

Researchers have identified a resistance protein that allows bacteria to survive chlorhexidine, a disinfectant commonly used in wipes, cleansers and mouthwashes in hospitals.A study led jointly by the University of Leeds and Macquarie University in Australia showed how the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii - prevalent among soldiers treated in medical facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan - can pump the disinfectant out of its system.The findings are critical for the design of new chemicals to combat the germ.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: MRSA / Drug Resistance Source Type: news