More countries find gene that threatens last-resort antibiotic

In just two months, scientists in 19 countries have detected the presence of the MCR-1 gene that can make bacteria resistant to the antibiotic colistin, given to patients when other antimicrobials are ineffective, reports Bloomberg. The gene, along with colistin-resistant bacteria, was first identified by researchers in China, who published their finding in mid-November. An… » Read More

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