Cold-sensitive staphylococci reveal a weakness

(Universit é de Gen è ve) A team from the University of Geneva has identified a new mechanism involved in the membrane synthesis of Staphylococcus aureus. When disrupted, this mechanism makes the pathogen sensitive to cold. The discovery of this physiological process could contribute to the fight against this pathogen that is difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news