Bacteria hit the evolution jackpot again with a new form of resistance that is undetectable under conditions routinely used in pathology laboratories. The new form of resistance was detected in group A streptococcus, but could
the question is, are other bacterial pathogens able to use this mechanism?
Show notes: Researchers Discover New Form of Antimicrobial Resistance
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