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Monday, 23 April 2018

Virulence switch in 'Iraqibacter': potential Achilles heel?

Virulence switch in 'Iraqibacter': potential Achilles heel? Microbiologists have identified a component of a genetic switch, which they call a potential 'Achilles' heel,' for a type of bacteria often associated with wounded warriors. The switch makes it possible for Acinetobacter baumannii to change between a virulent, hardy form and an avirulent form that is better at surviving at lower temperatures outside a host. Defining the switch could map out targets for new antibiotics. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

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