A Potential New Way to Combat Tuberculosis: Cord-Like Aggregates of Bacteria
Recent research has revealed a new strategy to tackle tuberculosis infections: cord-like aggregates of bacteria. These aggregates, or “bacterial cords,” have been found to be more resistant to antibiotics and, as a result, more difficult to eliminate. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Manchester and the University of Edinburgh have demonstrated the potential of using bacterial cords as a means to combat tuberculosis infections. The study found that when the bacterial cords are exposed to antibiotics, they are up to 10 times more resistant to the drugs than individual bacteria. This could provide a new approach for treating tuberculosis, which is one of the world’s leading infectious diseases.
source: Phys.org