Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection. Normally, we visit the doctor, are prescribed antibiotics, and after 7-10 days, we're back on our feet.
Aarhus UniversityOct 24 2024 Imagine falling seriously ill with an infection. Normally, we visit the doctor, are prescribed antibiotics, and after 7-10 days, we're back on our feet. But today, it is no longer guaranteed that the treatment will work.
"We have decoded the molecular structure of an important part of a bacterium called S. aureus. This is the first detailed insight into how these specific molecules form their macrostructure. By understanding the structures and how the biofilm forms, we can develop new strategies and treatment methods and perhaps even prevent the bacteria from forming the biofilm altogether."
This is why the findings from the Aarhus University and University of Pittsburgh study are significant, says Maria Andreasen. If the research team, which also includes researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in the USA, can break down or prevent the formation of the protective biofilm, it will be a crucial step towards treating resistant MRSA infections.
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