These bacteria keep swapping resistance genes, even with no antibiotics around
If we reduce antibiotic use, we could reduce the resistance that’s been naturally selected for over time. But new research finds that isn’t always the case.
by Megan Thielking
Nov 22, 2017
1 minute
The growing threat of has sparked calls to use antibiotics to curb the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. The idea: If we reduce antibiotic use, we could reduce the resistance that’s been naturally selected for
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